Nigeria Breaks Record with $6.1 Billion in Non‑Oil Exports

Nigeria’s non‑oil export sector achieved its highest-ever performance in 2025, generating approximately $6.1 billion in earnings, up from $5.4 billion the previous year.

The increase — about 11.5 percent year-on-year growth — reflects stronger activity across multiple product categories and expanding market access, supporting efforts to diversify the economy away from crude oil.

Officials reported that Nigeria exported a wide range of 281 non‑oil products in 2025, including agricultural commodities, processed and semi-processed goods, industrial inputs, and solid minerals, reaching buyers in over 120 countries worldwide.

Among the key markets for Nigerian non‑oil exports were the Netherlands, Brazil, and India, which emerged as top destinations by value.

Export volume also grew, highlighting rising global demand and a gradual shift toward greater economic diversification and value-added products.