U.S. Exports
$3.2M
U.S. Imports
$842K
Surplus of $2.4M (net exporter)
The United States imported $842K/month and exported $3.2M/month with Niger as of April 2026, covering 45 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $2.4M with Niger, exporting 3.8× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Niger of $842K in April 2026 ran 112% above the year-to-date monthly average of $398K.
Niger is a landlocked West African nation whose US trade profile centers on uranium ore and related mineral exports, reflecting the country's position as one of the world's significant uranium producers. Overland transit dependency through neighboring states adds lead-time and logistics risk that importers must factor into supply-chain planning. Political instability and limited port access make Niger one of the more operationally complex sourcing origins in the region.
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Niger's exports to the US are concentrated in mineral resources, particularly uranium and related ores. Given Niger's landlocked geography, goods typically transit through coastal West African ports, which can affect lead times and documentation requirements.
Niger has no direct seaport access, so all shipments require overland transit through neighboring countries before ocean freight. Importers should account for additional transit documentation, potential border delays, and the need for robust freight-forwarding partners experienced in West African inland corridors.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $314K |
| 2 | COLLECT,ZOOL,BOTAN,MINERAL,ANATOM ETC INTEREST NES | $171K |
| 3 | INSTRUMENTS ETC USING OPTICAL RADIATIONS NESOI | $142K |
| 4 | INSTRUMENTS & APPL F AERNTCL/SPC NAVIG EX COMPASS | $99K |
| 5 | IMPORTS DUTY FREE UNDER SPEC CLASSIF PROV NESOI | $27K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI | $1.1M |
| 2 | PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI | $1.0M |
| 3 | FILTER/PURIFY MACHINE & APPARATUS FOR GASES NESOI | $321K |
| 4 | ARTICLES OF PLASTICS, NESOI |
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| $161K |
| 5 | VARIABLE RESISTORS INC RHEOSTAT & POTNTIOMTR NESOI | $161K |
Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$41.0M
Services Imports
$50.0M