Nigeria’s non-oil exports revenue grew 11.5% to $6.1 billion in 2025, up from $5.4 billion in December 2024, according to the Nigeria Export Promotion Council.
The top export destinations were the Netherlands, Brazil, and India, while 1.23 million metric tonnes of goods were exported to ECOWAS countries, led by Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, and Benin.
The council’s executive director, Nonye Ayeni, attributed the growth to exports of 281 products, including cocoa, sesame seeds, urea, soya beans, and rubber.
The growth in non-oil exports is a positive development for Nigeria’s economy, which has been heavily reliant on oil exports.
The increase in exports to ECOWAS countries is particularly notable, given the region’s potential for trade and economic integration.
However, the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from ECOWAS has impacted trade within the sub-region.
The Nigerian government has been promoting non-oil exports as part of its economic diversification efforts.
The growth in non-oil exports suggests that these efforts are yielding results. Key products driving the growth include agricultural commodities and processed goods.
