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 United States emerged as Nigeria’s second-largest import partner in Q3 2025, with imports valued at N3.22 trillion.
American exports to Nigeria were heavily concentrated in crude petroleum, used vehicles, wheat, petrochemicals, and industrial materials.
Top import products from US:
- Crude petroleum oils — N2.31 trillion
- Used diesel vehicles (>2500cc) — N184.21 billion
- Durum wheat — N164.39 billion
- Used diesel vehicles (1500–2500cc) — N38.15 billion
