Nigeria's exports increase by 98% YoY to ₦20.5 trillion, with four European countries contributing 33%

Nigeria's export value rose by 16.8% quarter-on-quarter and 98% year-on-year, reaching ₦20.49 trillion in Q3 2024. Spain emerged as the top trading partner, with exports valued at ₦2.27 trillion (11%), while Italy rounded out the top five with ₦1.38 trillion (6.72%).

Source:

National Bureau of Statistics

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