Petroleum products dominate Nigerian exports, raking in ₦17.52 trillion, 85.52% of total value

Nigeria's export value increased by 16.8% quarter-on-quarter to ₦20.49 trillion in Q3 2024. Petroleum products (oils, liquefied natural gas, and other petroleum gases) made up 85.52% of its exports, valued at ₦17.53 trillion.

This figure highlights Nigeria's heavy reliance on the oil and gas sector for revenue, emphasising the need for diversification to reduce dependence on a single industry.

Source:

National Bureau of Statistics

Period:

2024
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