Nigeria Trade Data
Nigeria Import Export Data, Nigeria Customs and Shipment Data
Nigeria is Africa's largest economy and most populous country, with trade dominated by crude petroleum exports (HS 2709) accounting for over 80% of export revenue and over 90% of foreign exchange earnings. LNG (HS 2711), cocoa (HS 18), rubber (HS 40), sesame seeds (HS 12), and urea fertilizers (HS 31, from the Dangote complex) are other significant exports. India, Spain, the Netherlands, the United States, France, and China are key trading partners. Imports are concentrated in refined petroleum products (HS 27, although the Dangote Refinery is reducing import dependence), machinery (HS 84), vehicles (HS 87), wheat (HS 10), and pharmaceutical products (HS 30). Lagos and Apapa ports handle the majority of Nigeria's seaborne trade. Nigeria applies HS 2022 with 12-digit codes under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (CET), administered by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), within the ECOWAS Customs Union, AfCFTA, WTO framework. Trade figures on this page are based on Nigeria's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.
Nigeria Import Data
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Nigeria Mirror Data
Nigeria Bill of Lading Data
Nigeria Shipping Data
Nigeria Importers Database
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Nigeria Traders Contacts
Nigeria Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Nigeria trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Nigeria's Top Import Product Sector based on Nigeria trade data?
Nigeria import data 2024 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Mineral Products (36.3%), based on verified Nigeria trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2024, Nigeria as a global importer, ranks at 48 / 98, with a total import value of US$ 53.05B.
Top 3 Nigeria Import Product Sector 2024:
Mineral Products
Imported at US$ 19.26B , accounting for 36.3% of total imports
Machines
Imported at US$ 9.11B , accounting for 17.2% of total imports
Chemical Products
Imported at US$ 4.19B , accounting for 7.9% of total imports
What are Nigeria's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2024 vs 2023
Import trade declined by -17.5% , from US$ 64.31B to US$ 53.05B
2023 vs 2022
Import trade grew by +135.5% , from US$ 27.30B to US$ 64.31B
2022 vs 2021
Import trade declined by -47.3% , from US$ 51.84B to US$ 27.30B
2024 Nigeria Imports
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What are Nigeria top 3 import products by HS codes in 2024?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2024: HS 27 (US$ 18.99B)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2024: HS 84 (US$ 5.99B)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2024: HS 85 (US$ 3.12B)
Who are Nigeria top 3 import trade partners in 2024?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2024: China (US$ 12.63B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2024: Belgium (US$ 5.36B)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2024: India (US$ 5.05B)
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Nigeria Customs Data & Import-Export Shipment Data
How to use Nigeria customs data to track port-linked trade flows, commodity shipments, and regional distribution?
- Search import-export records by product, HS code, importer, exporter, shipment date, and partner market.
- Track how goods enter coastal gateways, move inland, and connect with surrounding West African markets.
- Monitor shipment flows across commodities, packaged goods, industrial inputs, and fast-moving trade categories.
- Use customs data to reveal active trade lanes, product demand, and distribution-linked shipment activity.
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Nigeria West Africa Trade Insights & Market Analytics
How to use Nigeria customs data to analyse regional demand, port activity, and commodity trade performance?
- Visualise import-export trends by product, value, shipment count, and trading partner.
- Compare local demand patterns with regional flows to understand market pull and route concentration.
- Detect product growth, seasonal trade movement, and shifts in regional sourcing or destination markets.
- Turn customs records into practical insight for market sizing, route planning, and partner-market selection.
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Nigeria Buyer, Distributor & Trade Partner Intelligence
How to use Nigeria customs data to find active buyers, distributors, importers, and regional trade partners?
- Identify importers and exporters with repeated shipment activity across relevant product categories.
- Discover distributors, commodity traders, and cross-border operators active in Nigeria's trade network.
- Shortlist commercial targets using shipment frequency, product fit, and regional route relevance.
- Strengthen market entry and sales outreach with company-level intelligence grounded in actual trade records.
Nigeria Import Export Trade Data Coverage
Nigeria Import Data
How can Nigeria import data help businesses identify active importers, commodity buyers, and regional distribution opportunities?
- Access detailed Nigeria shipment records covering commodities, packaged goods, industrial inputs, and fast-moving trade categories.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across port-linked and inland distribution corridors.
- Identify active importers, distributors, and commodity buyers operating in Nigeria's West African trade network.
- Discover sourcing opportunities and buyer-supplier networks linked to coastal gateways and regional distribution flows.
Nigeria Export Data
How can Nigeria export data help businesses identify international buyers and track commodity and regional export activity?
- Search by Nigeria exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across commodity, agricultural, and port-traded product lines.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to West African export corridors.
- Identify new international buyers and regional market opportunities for Nigeria's commodity and distribution exports.
- Analyse Nigeria's export flow, port activity patterns, and regional commodity trading dynamics.
Nigeria Trade Data Analytics
How can Nigeria trade data analytics uncover commodity trends, port activity, and West Africa regional market insights?
- Apply big data analysis on Nigeria historical trade records across commodity, consumer, and port-linked trade sectors.
- Track Nigeria import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for commodity and distribution trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to West African trade corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand port concentration and inland distribution patterns.
- Identify top-performing commodity markets and regional distribution opportunities in Nigeria.
Advantages of Nigeria Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
2024 Nigeria Imports
US $53.05B2024 Nigeria Exports
US $73.06BWhat trade insights are included in Nigeria import and export trade data?
Nigeria trade data provides detailed shipment records, including importer/exporter names, HS codes, product descriptions, values, and ports, enabling accurate analysis of trade flows and partner identification.
How to find international buyers and suppliers using Nigeria trade data?
Use Nigeria import-export data to identify verified buyers and suppliers by filtering shipment records through HS codes, product keywords, and company names for targeted B2B prospecting.
How to analyse Nigeria trade trends and market demand using Nigeria trade data?
Nigeria trade data analytics helps track import and export trends, monitor demand by HS code, evaluate top trading partners, and uncover market opportunities through insights from historical and near-real-time trade data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nigeria Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Nigeria in 2024?
On the export side, the leading export product is Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes (HS 27) with a total export value of US$ 65.31B, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 73.06B. Key export categories also include Mineral Products.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Nigeria. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
You can also: Search import-export trade records by HS code, product name & company name