The ECOWAS share of Nigerian exports to African countries nearly doubled, from 34.2% to 62.1%

  • ECOWAS’ share of Nigerian exports rose from 34.2% in H1 2019 to 62.1% in H1 2025.
  • The most significant share came in H1 2022, when ECOWAS accounted for 75.8% of exports.
  • Exports to other African countries dropped significantly in 2022, to just 24.2%.
  • Nigeria’s total exports to Africa grew from ₦0.9T in H1 2022 to ₦4.8T in H1 2025.
  • ECOWAS consistently maintained a majority share from H1 2022 onwards, with a share above 60%.

Nigeria’s exports to other African countries have changed, with ECOWAS now accounting for a much larger share of these exports than in previous years. Between H1 2019 and H1 2025, the ECOWAS share nearly doubled from 34.2% to 62.1%, underscoring the growing importance of regional trade within West Africa. This change highlights a deeper integration of Nigeria’s economy with its neighbours', as exports to ECOWAS have become the primary driver of its intra-African trade story.

Source:

National Bureau of Statistics

Period:

H1 2019 - H1 2025
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