Imports in Nigeria decreased to 4798255.12 NGN Million in March from 5134191.14 NGN Million in February of 2025. This dataset provides - Nigeria Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Nigeria's total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$40.97 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Nigeria's main import partners were: China, Belgium and India. The top three import commodities were: Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products; Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers and Vehicles other than railway, tramway. Total Exports were valued at US$52.36 Billion. In 2024, Nigeria had a trade surplus of US$11.39 Billion.

In 2023, goods valued at a total of ***** billion U.S. dollars were imported into Nigeria. Imports generally grew from 2000 until their peak in 2014, although there was a sharp drop in 2009 due to the Great Recession. Over the past decade, Nigerian import values have fluctuated as the government has attempted to capitalize on its rapid economic growth and clear international debts, as well as dealing with the economic impact of fluctuating oil prices and the covid pandemic. Over the given period, Nigeria has been a net exporter of goods, although it was a net importer in select years, including 2021, where exports totaled at just 47 billion U.S. dollars.

Nigeria Imports from United States was US$2.76 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Nigeria Imports from United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on August of 2025.

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 Total Imports Growth

• Nigeria Total Imports grew 62.9 % YoY in Mar 2023, compared with an increase of 52.6 % YoY in the previous month
• Nigeria Total Imports Growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2004 to Sep 2024, with an averaged rate of 18.0 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 302.1 % in Jun 2011 and a record low of -69.3 % in Mar 2012

• In the latest reports, Nigeria Total Imports recorded 3.0 USD bn in Mar 2023
• Total Exports reached 3.7 USD bn in Sep 2024, which registered an increase of 56.4 % year on year
• Nigeria Trade Balance recorded a surplus of 1.0 USD bn in Sep 2024

Nigeria Imports: Chemicals and Chemical Products data was reported at 844,799.938 NGN mn in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 851,871.798 NGN mn for Nov 2024. Nigeria Imports: Chemicals and Chemical Products data is updated monthly, averaging 72,039.997 NGN mn from Jan 2003 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 264 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 912,476.330 NGN mn in Oct 2024 and a record low of 11,503.900 NGN mn in Feb 2003. Nigeria Imports: Chemicals and Chemical Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.JA011: Imports: by Commodity.

United States Imports from Nigeria was US$5.87 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from Nigeria - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

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.

Nigeria Imports: Animals and Vegetables Oils and Fats data was reported at 84,806.588 NGN mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 67,156.410 NGN mn for 2016. Nigeria Imports: Animals and Vegetables Oils and Fats data is updated yearly, averaging 157.200 NGN mn from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 129,745.063 NGN mn in 2008 and a record low of 0.126 NGN mn in 1961. Nigeria Imports: Animals and Vegetables Oils and Fats data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.JA009: Imports: by Commodity: Annual.

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Nigeria Imports data was reported at 5,438,474.672 NGN mn in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,667,962.445 NGN mn for Nov 2024. Nigeria Imports data is updated monthly, averaging 598,442.650 NGN mn from Jan 2003 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 264 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,667,962.445 NGN mn in Nov 2024 and a record low of 92,640.000 NGN mn in Jan 2005. Nigeria Imports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.JA001: Trade Statistics: Monthly.

Nigeria Imports: Machinery and Transport Equipment data was reported at 1,572,108.578 NGN mn in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,265,593.820 NGN mn for Nov 2024. Nigeria Imports: Machinery and Transport Equipment data is updated monthly, averaging 188,067.574 NGN mn from Jan 2003 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 264 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,670,693.783 NGN mn in Oct 2024 and a record low of 25,056.500 NGN mn in Oct 2004. Nigeria Imports: Machinery and Transport Equipment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.JA011: Imports: by Commodity.

Nigeria Imports: Food and Live Animals data was reported at 646,361.285 NGN mn in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 526,684.965 NGN mn for Nov 2024. Nigeria Imports: Food and Live Animals data is updated monthly, averaging 82,694.184 NGN mn from Jan 2003 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 264 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,065,300.300 NGN mn in Jun 2011 and a record low of 7,825.000 NGN mn in Sep 2008. Nigeria Imports: Food and Live Animals data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.JA011: Imports: by Commodity.

Nigeria Imports from China was US$9.57 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Nigeria Imports from China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on August of 2025.

Nigeria Imports: Growth Rate: MoM data was reported at -4.049 % in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.353 % for Nov 2024. Nigeria Imports: Growth Rate: MoM data is updated monthly, averaging 6.417 % from Jan 2019 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 72 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 120.974 % in Oct 2019 and a record low of -50.001 % in Apr 2022. Nigeria Imports: Growth Rate: MoM data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.JA001: Trade Statistics: Monthly.

Nigeria Imports: Unclassified Commodities and Transactions data was reported at 2.364 NGN mn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.401 NGN mn for 2016. Nigeria Imports: Unclassified Commodities and Transactions data is updated yearly, averaging 28.950 NGN mn from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,408,537.900 NGN mn in 2013 and a record low of 2.364 NGN mn in 2017. Nigeria Imports: Unclassified Commodities and Transactions data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.JA009: Imports: by Commodity: Annual.

Key information about Nigeria Imports: Medicament

• Nigeria Imports: Medicament was reported at 614,222.259 USD th in Dec 2023
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 765,226.066 USD th for Dec 2022
• Nigeria Imports: Medicament data is updated yearly, averaging 525,951.839 USD th from Dec 1995 to 2023, with 29 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 1,309,476.710 USD th in 2019 and a record low of 143,162.852 USD th in 1996
• Nigeria Imports: Medicament data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Sector – Table RT.UNCTAD.MDV: Medicament: Imports Value by Individual Economies and Territories

Key information about Nigeria Imports: Telecommunication Equipment

• Nigeria Imports: Telecommunication Equipment was reported at 1,032,878.371 USD th in Dec 2023
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,203,412.277 USD th for Dec 2022
• Nigeria Imports: Telecommunication Equipment data is updated yearly, averaging 1,171,309.195 USD th from Dec 1995 to 2023, with 29 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,600,458.648 USD th in 2008 and a record low of 117,345.508 USD th in 1996
• Nigeria Imports: Telecommunication Equipment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Electronic Sector – Table RF.UNCTAD.TE: Telecommunication Equipment: Import Value

Nigeria NG: Imports: cif: Advanced Economies: Malta data was reported at 10.625 USD mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.078 USD mn for 2016. Nigeria NG: Imports: cif: Advanced Economies: Malta data is updated yearly, averaging 5.251 USD mn from Dec 1977 (Median) to 2017, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.485 USD mn in 2008 and a record low of 0.053 USD mn in 1990. Nigeria NG: Imports: cif: Advanced Economies: Malta data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.IMF.DOT: Imports: cif: by Country: Annual.