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U.S. Imports
$215.4M
U.S. Exports
$385.3M
Surplus of $169.9M (net exporter)
The United States imported $215.4M/month and exported $385.3M/month with Nigeria as of April 2026, covering 238 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $169.9M with Nigeria, exporting 1.8× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Nigeria of $215.4M in April 2026 ran 27% below the year-to-date monthly average of $293.5M.
Africa's largest economy by GDP, Nigeria is a major US import source primarily through crude petroleum and liquefied natural gas, sectors that have historically dominated the bilateral trade relationship. Beyond hydrocarbons, cocoa beans and processed food products represent meaningful secondary export streams. Trade professionals should note that Nigerian-origin goods in non-energy categories may face enhanced scrutiny around documentation integrity and valuation, given the complexity of the country's export licensing environment.
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The rise of US shale production significantly reduced American reliance on Nigerian crude, which was once a top-five supplier. Nigerian crude volumes to the US have declined substantially, though Nigeria remains an important global supplier and trade flows can shift with refinery configuration and price differentials.
For agricultural and processed food exports from Nigeria, importers should ensure FDA prior notice is filed where applicable and that phytosanitary certificates accompany plant-based products. Customs brokers familiar with West African documentation practices can help navigate valuation and origin verification requirements.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRUDE OIL FROM PETROLEUM AND BITUMINOUS MINERALS | $85.2M |
| 2 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS IN MODULES OR PANELS | $43.0M |
| 3 | UREA, WHETHER OR NOT IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION | $42.1M |
| 4 | PETROL OIL BITUM MINERAL (NT CRUD) ETC NT BIODIESL | $22.6M |
| 5 | COCOA BEANS, WHOLE OR BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED | $6.8M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT, ENGINES, AND PARTS | $83.7M |
| 2 | PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC | $35.5M |
| 3 | PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI | $27.0M |
| 4 | PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI |
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| $25.4M |
| 5 | PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG > 3000 CC | $23.6M |
Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$2.3B
Services Imports
$635.0M