Nigeria’s import landscape in Q3 2025 remained heavily concentrated around a familiar group of global partners, with total imports hitting N161.23 trillion for the quarter, highlighting the scale of Nigeria’s dependence on foreign supplies amid weak local manufacturing capacity and rising consumption pressures.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), just ten countries accounted for N12.76 trillion worth of imports combined, representing 7.91% of Nigeria’s total import trade in the quarter.
This marked a 23.78% increase compared to the N10.31 trillion recorded from the same group in Q3 2024.
At the top of the list is China, which continues to dominate Nigeria’s import landscape, followed closely by the United States and India.
Below is a breakdown of Nigeria’s top ten trade partners in terms of imports in Q3 2025
The UAE ranked fourth, supplying N790.66 billion worth of goods to Nigeria in Q3 2025.
Imports from the UAE were driven mainly by refined petroleum products, alongside vehicles, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, and household goods—a reflection of the country’s role as a major re-export hub.
Top import products from UAE:
- Gas oil — N581.79 billion
- Used diesel vehicles (>2500cc) — N13.67 billion
- Agricultural tractors — N13.48 billion
- CKD petrol vehicles — N12.68 billion
