Nigeria’s non-oil export sector recorded significant growth in 2025, reaching a total value of $6.1 billion, an 11.5 per cent increase from $5.4 billion in 2024, according to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC).
Executive Director and CEO Nonye Ayeni disclosed the milestone during her annual progress report and 2026 export outlook briefing in Abuja on January 20, 2026.
The figure represents the highest value ever achieved for Nigeria’s formal non-oil exports since NEPC’s establishment nearly 50 years ago, surpassing the previous record set in 2024.
Ayeni noted that the growth reflects both increased export volumes and expanding market access for Nigerian products, strengthening integration into global trade networks.
Data from pre-shipment inspection agencies confirmed the performance, with total non-oil export volume rising to 8.02 million metric tonnes in 2025 from 7.29 million metric tonnes in 2024, a 10 per cent increase.
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The country exported 281 non-oil products across agriculture, processed goods, and solid minerals, signalling progress in value addition and broader participation in international markets.
The National Bureau of Statistics reported non-oil exports reached a record N9.2 trillion in the first nine months of 2025, up 48 per cent from N6.2 trillion in the same period of 2024.
NEPC earlier stated non-oil exports totalled $3.225 billion in the first half of 2025, a 19.59 per cent rise from $2.696 billion in the corresponding period of 2024.
The sustained growth reflects the continued impact of the 2023 naira devaluation on Nigeria’s external trade profile, enhancing competitiveness of non-oil products.
Despite strong formal-sector performance, a significant portion of trade occurs informally across land borders, limiting full capture of export potential.
NEPC’s achievement underscores Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to diversify its economy away from oil dependence through expanded non-oil trade and improved supply chain integration.
