Nigeria’s non-oil exports rise to N12.36trn in 2025, says NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday disclosed that Nigeria’s non-oil exports rose significantly in 2025, reaching N12.36 trillion between January and December.
The Bureau in its Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics disclosed that the reported N12.36 trillion represents a sharp increase from N9.09 trillion recorded in 2024, highlighting stronger export performance outside the country’s oil sector.
The latest data suggests continued progress in Nigeria’s push to expand exports in agriculture, manufacturing, and mineral resources as policymakers seek to reduce dependence on crude oil revenues.
Nigeria’s non-oil export performance has strengthened in recent years, with the 2025 figure reflecting a strong rebound after earlier fluctuations in export values.
According to the report, non-oil exports stood at N3.14 trillion in 2022 and the value declined to N2.56 trillion in 2023.
The data highlights a steady recovery in Nigeria’s export sectors outside crude oil, with significant growth recorded across multiple industries.
The monthly contributions recorded in 2025 further illustrate the trend:
A breakdown of the 2025 export figures shows that mineral products dominated Nigeria’s non-oil export earnings during the year, while several other sectors also made strong contributions.
Mineral products: N73.46 trillion
Prepared foodstuffs, beverages, spirits, vinegar, and tobacco: N3.88 trillion
Products from the chemical and allied industries: N3.37 trillion
Vegetable products: N1.54 trillion, while live animals and animal products: N103.4 billion
Other export categories also recorded notable contributions. Vehicles, aircraft and related parts generated N1.10 trillion, while base metals and articles of base metals contributed N646.16 billion.
Exports of articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica and ceramic products reached N369.58 billion, while plastics, rubber and related articles stood at N244.17 billion. Meanwhile, machinery under boilers, machinery and chemical appliances and their parts recorded N207.48 billion in exports.
