Imports in Nigeria decreased to 4563172.08 NGN Million in September from 5225304.03 NGN Million in August of 2025. Imports in Nigeria averaged 586447.47 NGN Million from 1981 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 6334505.62 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 4500000.00 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 5700000.00 NGN Million in 2026 and 6200000.00 NGN Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 2296667.51 1866343.76 NGN Million Sep 2025
Exports 6859839.59 7091647.79 NGN Million Sep 2025
Imports 4563172.08 5225304.03 NGN Million Sep 2025
Non Oil Exports 2911985.19 3182361.55 NGN Million Sep 2025
Oil Exports 3947854.40 3909286.24 NGN Million Sep 2025
Terms of Trade 101.37 101.15 points Mar 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
4563172.08 5225304.03 6334505.62 167.88 1981 - 2025 NGN Million Monthly


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