Nigeria’s non-oil export sector has shown robust growth in the first half of 2025, generating $3.225 billion in revenue—a 19.59% increase from the $2.696 billion recorded during the same period last year.
This surge highlights the country’s expanding trade footprint beyond its traditional reliance on oil exports.
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) disclosed the figures in Abuja as part of its half-year progress report. Nonye Ayeni, NEPC’s Managing Director, underscored the rising volume of shipments, which climbed from 3.83 million tonnes in the first half of 2024 to 4.04 million tonnes in 2025. This growth was largely driven by strong international demand from emerging markets such as India, Brazil, Vietnam, and several African nations.
“Dear journalists, it is in this context that I am pleased to inform you that non-oil exports in the first half of 2025 reached $3.225 billion, an increase of 19.59% compared to $2.696 billion recorded in the first half of 2024,” Ms. Ayeni stated during the presentation.
Highlighting the quarter-on-quarter momentum, Ms. Ayeni revealed that non-oil exports in the first quarter alone reached $1.791 billion, marking a 24.75% increase from $1.436 billion in the corresponding period of 2024. Shipment volumes mirrored this trend, rising by 24.3% from 1.937 million metric tons in the first quarter of 2024 to 2.416 million metric tons this year.
This growth in Nigeria’s non-oil export sector reflects not only a diversification of the economy but also an increased global appetite for Nigerian goods. The NEPC’s report offers a detailed look at achievements, ongoing challenges, and future prospects as Nigeria aims to bolster its trade resilience amid shifting global economic landscapes.
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