The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has announced a record-breaking performance in the country’s non-oil export sector for 2025. According to NEPC Executive Director and CEO, Nonye Ayeni, Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached $6.1 billion, marking an 11.5% increase from the $5.46 billion recorded in 2024.

Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Ayeni emphasized that this milestone represents the highest formally documented non-oil export value since the Council’s inception, highlighting the growing significance of the sector to Nigeria’s economy. She assured that NEPC is committed to recalibrating its strategies to achieve even greater results in the coming years, noting that the “Double Your Export” initiative continues to yield tangible outcomes.

“This outstanding performance is not the full story, as significant volumes of exports still occur informally across our borders. NEPC, in collaboration with the National Bureau of Statistics and the Central Bank of Nigeria, is working to integrate informal trade into the formal export ecosystem,” she explained.

In terms of volume, total non-oil exports rose to 8.02 million metric tons, a 10% increase from 7.29 million metric tons in 2024. The export portfolio now spans 281 products, including agricultural commodities, processed and semi-processed goods, industrial inputs, and solid minerals, reflecting progress toward value addition and wider global representation.

The Council further reported that Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached 120 countries worldwide. The Netherlands led as the top destination by value, accounting for 17.53% of exports, followed by Brazil at 10.35% and India at 7.63%. Exports to the Netherlands increased by 32.46%, featuring cocoa beans, cocoa butter, sesame seeds, and other commodities, while exports to Brazil grew by 19.07%.

This record-breaking performance underscores Nigeria’s growing resilience in non-oil trade and the sector’s critical role in diversifying the economy and enhancing global market presence.