Cereals imports vs exports in Nigeria
Nigeria: Cereals imports vs exports was 5.08 million in 2023. β Volatile
Cereals imports vs exports in Nigeria, 1961β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereals imports vs exports in Nigeria is 5.08 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 29.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals imports vs exports in Nigeria peaked at 7.50 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 128,000, in 1963.
That places Nigeria 36th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 186,222 | 128,000 | 262,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 916,100 | 348,000 | 2.20 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.58 million | 527,000 | 2.43 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.42 million | 487,000 | 2.49 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.26 million | 3.10 million | 5.15 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.44 million | 4.87 million | 7.50 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.97 million | 5.08 million | 6.94 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 33 South Africa 5.88 million compare
- 34 United Arab Emirates 5.33 million compare
- 35 Uzbekistan, Republic of 5.09 million compare
- 37 Ireland 5.06 million compare
- 38 Romania 4.83 million compare
- 39 Kenya 4.75 million compare
More agriculture & rural data for Nigeria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2298 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 281.32 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1218 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3622 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 22.98 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 22.98 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals imports vs exports in Nigeria?
- Cereals imports vs exports in Nigeria was 5.08 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cereals imports vs exports recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 7.50 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest cereals imports vs exports recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 128,000 in 1963.
- How does Nigeria rank for cereals imports vs exports?
- Nigeria ranks 36th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is cereals imports vs exports rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Cereals imports vs exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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