The Nigeria non-oil export sector has recorded impressive growth in the first half of 2025, generating $3.225 billion in revenue — a 19.59% increase from the $2.696 billion achieved in the same period of 2024, according to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC).
Executive Director of NEPC, Ezra Ayeni, credited the surge to strong global demand for Nigerian-made goods, improved market access, and the Federal Government’s continued push to diversify the economy beyond oil.
“Non-oil exports in the first half of 2025 were valued at $3.225 billion, reflecting a 19.59% increase from the $2.696 billion recorded in 2024,” Ayeni said.
Export volumes also saw a significant boost, rising to 4.404 million metric tonnes from 3.38 million metric tonnes last year. The range of goods was broad, with 236 different products — from agricultural commodities like cocoa, sesame seeds, and cashew nuts, to manufactured goods such as processed foods and textiles — shipped to markets across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Ayeni emphasised that this performance aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the export sector reforms championed by Minister Doris Oduwole.
The growth of the Nigeria non-oil export sector not only strengthens foreign exchange earnings but also boosts job creation and industrial capacity. Experts believe sustained investment in value addition, logistics, and international trade partnerships will further accelerate export performance.
For more insights, read our report on How Agriculture is Driving Nigeria’s Non-Oil Growth and explore the Global Export Market Outlook.
