India, Spain, and France emerged as Nigeria’s top export destinations in the third quarter of 2025, collectively accounting for a significant share of the country’s foreign trade earnings, according to new data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Nigeria’s total goods exports in Q3 2025 reflected strong trade ties with Asia and Europe, with India leading as the nation’s largest trading partner. Exports to India were valued at ₦2.26 trillion, followed by ₦1.83 trillion to Spain, and ₦1.66 trillion to France.
Other major destinations included the Netherlands (₦1.54 trillion), Italy (₦1.46 trillion), and Ivory Coast (₦1.44 trillion), underscoring the growing importance of both European and West African trade partners.
Canada ranked seventh with exports worth ₦1.37 trillion, while Indonesia (₦904.20 billion), the United States (₦734.63 billion), and Ghana (₦714.03 billion) completed the top ten list.
The NBS report highlights that crude oil and natural gas continued to dominate Nigeria’s export basket, with solid minerals, manufactured goods, and agricultural produce contributing modestly.
Analysts say the data reaffirms India’s sustained demand for Nigeria’s crude oil and reinforces the country’s export dependence on primary commodities despite ongoing diversification efforts.
