Imports in Nigeria increased to 5978855.61 NGN Million in December from 5226100.29 NGN Million in November of 2025. Imports in Nigeria averaged 621172.75 NGN Million from 1981 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 6356592.60 NGN Million in July of 2025 and a record low of 167.88 NGN Million in May of 1984. source: National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria

Imports in Nigeria is expected to be 4250000.00 NGN Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Nigeria Imports is projected to trend around 6200000.00 NGN Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 355503.23 914775.34 NGN Million Dec 2025
Exports 6334358.84 6140875.63 NGN Million Dec 2025
Imports 5978855.61 5226100.29 NGN Million Dec 2025
Non Oil Exports 3078220.68 3359637.45 NGN Million Dec 2025
Oil Exports 3256138.16 2781238.19 NGN Million Dec 2025
Terms of Trade 102.13 102.00 points Sep 2025


Nigeria Imports
Nigeria imports mainly: industrial supplies (27% of total in 2014), capital goods (23%), food and beverage (17%), fuel and lubricants (14%), transport equipment and parts (12%) and consumer goods (7%). 43% of total imports come from Asia; 34% from Europe; 15% from America and 7% from Africa.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5978855.61 5226100.29 6356592.60 167.88 1981 - 2025 NGN Million Monthly


International Trade
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