Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached $3.225 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a 19.59% increase from $2.696 billion in the same period of 2024, according to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC).
DG Nonye Ayeni revealed in Abuja that export volumes also rose to 4.04 million metric tonnes from 3.83 million metric tonnes in H1 2024. She recalled that in Q1 2025, non-oil exports were valued at $1.791 billion, up 24.75% from $1.436 billion in Q1 2024, with volume growth of 24.3%.
A total of 236 distinct products were exported in H1 2025 — up from 202 products in H1 2024 — spanning agriculture, manufacturing, extractives, and semi-processed goods. Notably, cocoa beans led exports with 34.88% of total value, followed by urea/fertiliser at 17.65%.
Ayeni credited the AfCFTA for expanding market access and reducing tariffs for Nigerian exporters, while NEPC initiatives such as quality and standards training, packaging improvements, and market linkage programmes boosted product visibility and earnings.
She affirmed the council’s commitment to collaborating with the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment to further increase export volume and value under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
