Malaysia's Exports to Nigeria Surge 20.7% in 2025

In 2025, Malaysia's exports to Nigeria increased by 20.7%, totaling $664 million, highlighting the strengthening of bilateral trade and economic engagement between the two countries amid a changing global trade landscape. The growth in exports was primarily driven by a 33.7% increase in palm oil and palm oil-based agricultural products, alongside significant growth in transport equipment (1,260%), machinery and equipment parts (44.8%), and processed food (28.1%).

The total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Nigeria reached $1.23 billion, positioning Nigeria as Malaysia's fourth largest trade partner in Africa. H.E.

Aiyub Omar, the Malaysian High Commissioner to Nigeria, welcomed this positive trajectory in trade, emphasizing the importance of sustaining growth for enhanced strategic economic cooperation. Malaysian companies are actively contributing to Nigeria's palm oil industry development, managing approximately 151,800 hectares of oil palm plantations.

The article also notes Malaysia's role in the halal industry, with a projected global halal export value of $18.98 billion by 2030.