Nigeria has set a historic record: its non-oil exports reached 6.1 billion dollars in 2025, an increase of 11.5% compared to 2024. This achievement highlights the country’s economic diversification and strengthened integration into global markets.

This performance was announced on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Abuja by Nonye Ayeni, CEO of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), during the presentation of the annual report and 2026 outlook. According to her, the exports covered 281 non-oil products, totaling 8.02 million metric tons, aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on oil and enhancing Nigeria’s integration into international markets.

The non-oil export sector reached 6.1 billion dollars, up from 5.4 billion dollars in 2024, representing an annual growth of about 11.5%, the highest value ever recorded in the country’s officially documented trade.

Nigerian exports reached 120 countries, with the main markets being the Netherlands (17.53%), Brazil (10.35%), and India (7.63%). Key products include cocoa, cashew, urea, sesame, aluminum, copper, and gold. The NEPC is also working to integrate informal trade into official statistics and strengthen value chains to further support export growth.

With 8.02 million tons exported, a 10% increase from the 7.2 million tons recorded the previous year, this growth in both value and volume reflects improvements in export activities across domestic value chains and international markets.

According to Nonye Ayeni, this performance confirms the effectiveness of Nigeria’s economic diversification strategy and the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewal of Hope Agenda. Continued reforms, support for exporters, and integration into global markets are expected to help the country reduce its dependence on oil, create jobs, and strengthen economic resilience against oil price fluctuations.