Niger: Trade openness: exports plus imports as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 30.64 percent, a decline from 31.33 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 94.91 percent, based on data from 153 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1960 to 2023 is 37.91 percent. The minimum value, 14.51 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 65.41 percent was recorded in 1979.

Niger's total Exports in 2023 were valued at US$467.43 Million, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Niger's main export partners were: France, the United Arab Emirates and Mali. The top three export commodities were: Ores slag and ash; Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins and Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products. Total Imports were valued at US$3.15 Billion. In 2023, Niger had a trade deficit of US$2.68 Billion.

Nigeria imports considerably more than it exports. China is the main importing country, while India represents the main export trade partner. The highest import value derives from mineral fuels, oils, and distillation products. Similarly, crude oil, petrol, and fuel represent Nigeria's main source of export value.

Niger NE: Goods Trade: % of GDP data was reported at 35.653 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 36.113 % for 2016. Niger NE: Goods Trade: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 35.085 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.405 % in 2010 and a record low of 5.691 % in 1960. Niger NE: Goods Trade: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Niger – Table NE.World Bank: Trade Statistics. Merchandise trade as a share of GDP is the sum of merchandise exports and imports divided by the value of GDP, all in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Trade Organization, and World Bank GDP estimates.; Weighted average;

Niger Net Barter Terms of Trade Index data was reported at 105.238 2015=100 in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 98.794 2015=100 for 2020. Niger Net Barter Terms of Trade Index data is updated yearly, averaging 98.234 2015=100 from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2021, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 155.131 2015=100 in 1983 and a record low of 56.009 2015=100 in 1999. Niger Net Barter Terms of Trade Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Niger – Table NE.World Bank.WDI: Trade Index. Net barter terms of trade index is calculated as the percentage ratio of the export unit value indexes to the import unit value indexes, measured relative to the base year 2000. Unit value indexes are based on data reported by countries that demonstrate consistency under UNCTAD quality controls, supplemented by UNCTAD's estimates using the previous year’s trade values at the Standard International Trade Classification three-digit level as weights. To improve data coverage, especially for the latest periods, UNCTAD constructs a set of average prices indexes at the three-digit product classification of the Standard International Trade Classification revision 3 using UNCTAD’s Commodity Price Statistics, international and national sources, and UNCTAD secretariat estimates and calculates unit value indexes at the country level using the current year's trade values as weights.;United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Handbook of Statistics and data files, and International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics.;;

In the first quarter of 2024, Nigeria's main import partner was China. In that period, China accounted for about 23.2 percent of the total imports. India and the U.S followed with roughly 8.5 percent and eight percent, respectively. The largest value of imports in Nigeria derives from mineral products.

Key information about Nigeria's Trade Balance

• Nigeria's Trade Balance recorded a surplus of 1.0 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with a surplus of 1.3 USD bn in the previous month
• Nigeria's Trade Balance data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2003 to Sep 2024, with an averaged value of 1.5 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 14.4 USD bn in Oct 2011 and a record low of -3.9 USD bn in Mar 2011

CEIC converts monthly Trade Balance into USD. The National Bureau of Statistics provides Trade Balance in local currency. The Central Bank of Nigeria average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Further information about Nigeria's Trade Balance

• In the latest reports, Nigeria's Total Exports reached 3.7 USD bn in Sep 2024, an increase of 62.9% YoY (year-on-year)
• Total Imports recorded 3.0 USD bn in Mar 2023, an increase of 62.9% YoY (year-on-year)

Trade in services (% of GDP) of Niger plummeted by 16.29% from 10.4 % in 2022 to 8.7 % in 2023. Since the 5.52% surge in 2021, trade in services (% of GDP) dropped by 12.84% in 2023. Trade in services is the sum of service exports and imports divided by the value of GDP, all in current U.S. dollars.

Niger NE: Trade Balance data was reported at -328.901 USD mn in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -307.935 USD mn for Dec 2017. Niger NE: Trade Balance data is updated quarterly, averaging -44.371 USD mn from Dec 1960 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 189.726 USD mn in Jun 2008 and a record low of -593.079 USD mn in Jun 2010. Niger NE: Trade Balance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Niger – Table NE.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Quarterly.

Imports in Niger decreased to 205927 XOF Million in the third quarter of 2024 from 250178 XOF Million in the second quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Niger Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Niger: Trade balance, billion USD: The latest value from 2022 is -2.82 billion U.S. dollars, a decline from -2.54 billion U.S. dollars in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 3.78 billion U.S. dollars, based on data from 168 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1974 to 2022 is -0.67 billion U.S. dollars. The minimum value, -2.82 billion U.S. dollars, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of -0.06 billion U.S. dollars was recorded in 1984.

Niger: Trade freedom index (0-100): The latest value from 2024 is 63 points, unchanged from 63 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1996 to 2024 is 62 points. The minimum value, 48 points, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 76 points was recorded in 2010.

In 2024, the trade deficit of services in Niger amounted to about **** billion U.S. dollars. A positive value means a trade surplus, a negative trade balance means a trade deficit.

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In the first quarter of 2024, Nigeria's main export partner was France. Between January and March of the said year, France accounted for about 11.1 percent of the total exports. Spain followed, with around 10.6 percent. Mineral fuels represent Nigeria's main exports in terms of value.

Niger NE: Trade Balance data was reported at -146.903 USD mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -74.756 USD mn for Apr 2018. Niger NE: Trade Balance data is updated monthly, averaging -19.494 USD mn from Jan 1981 (Median) to May 2018, with 449 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 132.471 USD mn in May 2008 and a record low of -301.019 USD mn in Apr 2010. Niger NE: Trade Balance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Niger – Table NE.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

Niger Exports to China was US$2.41 Million during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Niger Exports to China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on August of 2025.

Nigeria Exports to Niger was US$55.7 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Nigeria Exports to Niger - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on August of 2025.

Niger NE: Imports: Lead Time data was reported at 61.000 Day in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62.000 Day for 2013. Niger NE: Imports: Lead Time data is updated yearly, averaging 66.000 Day from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2014, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.000 Day in 2011 and a record low of 61.000 Day in 2014. Niger NE: Imports: Lead Time data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Niger – Table NE.World Bank: Trade Statistics. Time to import is the time necessary to comply with all procedures required to import goods. Time is recorded in calendar days. The time calculation for a procedure starts from the moment it is initiated and runs until it is completed. If a procedure can be accelerated for an additional cost, the fastest legal procedure is chosen. It is assumed that neither the exporter nor the importer wastes time and that each commits to completing each remaining procedure without delay. Procedures that can be completed in parallel are measured as simultaneous. The waiting time between procedures--for example, during unloading of the cargo--is included in the measure.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; Unweighted average; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.

10 Global import shipment records of Niger Seed with prices, volume & current Buyer's suppliers relationships based on actual Global export trade database.