Nigeria's Q4 2025 Imports Reach N17.25 Trillion

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Nigeria's import market totaled N17.25 trillion, with a significant concentration among a small group of countries, indicating the nation's ongoing reliance on external suppliers for essential products. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the top ten trade partners accounted for N13.01 trillion, representing 75.41% of Nigeria's total imports during this period.

China maintained its position as Nigeria's largest source of imports by a wide margin, followed by the United States and the Netherlands in second and third places, respectively. The import mix included a growing role for energy products and food commodities.

Latvia also emerged as a notable partner, exporting N328.32 billion worth of goods to Nigeria during the quarter, despite being a smaller European economy. Latvia's increasing trade relationship with Nigeria is linked to agricultural commodities and processed food inputs, utilizing European trade distribution channels.