Nigeria reaches record non-oil exports to 120 countries
Karim Ahmed, Vice President of the World Trade Centre Abuja, announced that Nigeria exported 281 non-oil products to 120 countries in 2025. These exports generated $6.1 billion, marking the country's highest formally documented non-oil export performance. Karim Ahmed emphasized that Nigerian products are gaining international market access but highlighted the need for local businesses to build capacity to compete globally. He spoke at the Premier Export Launchpad Bootcamp organised by the World Trade Centre Abuja.
TLDR
- In 2025, Nigeria exported 281 non-oil products to 120 countries, generating $6.1 billion.
- Karim Ahmed said this is Nigeria’s highest formally documented non-oil export performance.
- He noted that Nigerian products are already finding markets worldwide across sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and the creative economy.
- Karim Ahmed stressed that businesses must overcome challenges in market knowledge, standards, logistics, and payment systems to sustain international presence.
- The Export Launchpad Bootcamp aims to help Nigerian businesses assess readiness for export, identify viable markets, and understand export requirements.
