China–Nigeria Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Nigeria trade reached $26.8B in January–September 2026, +34.0% year on year. China exported $23.4B and imported $3.4B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
Explore this data
Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Nigeria
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $3.9B | 16.5% | +51.2% | $3.6B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $3.7B | 15.7% | +64.5% | $3.2B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $2.3B | 10.0% | +31.6% | $2.5B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $1.4B | 5.9% | +21.5% | $1.5B |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $1.3B | 5.5% | +29.6% | $1.4B |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $977M | 4.2% | +42.3% | $937M |
| HS 54Man-made filaments | $830M | 3.5% | -14.0% | $1.3B |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $787M | 3.4% | +19.1% | $928M |
| HS 52Cotton | $582M | 2.5% | +41.6% | $619M |
| HS 76Aluminium | $538M | 2.3% | +44.6% | $521M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 5407Woven synthetic filament fabrics | $808M | 3.5% | -14.2% | $1.3B |
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $704M | 3.0% | +92.8% | $500M |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $574M | 2.5% | +11.5% | $756M |
| HS 8419Water heaters, dryers and thermal-process plant | $571M | 2.4% | +785.3% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 5208Woven cotton fabric, >=85% cotton, <=200 g/m² | $568M | 2.4% | +43.8% | $593M |
| HS 8541Semiconductor devices | $484M | 2.1% | +247.2% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $453M | 1.9% | +69.7% | $369M |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $438M | 1.9% | +22.3% | $483M |
| HS 8701Tractors | $390M | 1.7% | -1.2% | $537M |
| HS 8704Motor vehicles for transport of goods | $381M | 1.6% | +88.5% | $313M |
Top China Imports from Nigeria
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $1.3B | 39.6% | +35.5% | $1.6B |
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $1.1B | 32.1% | +69.9% | $940M |
| HS 25Salt, sulphur, stone and cement | $751M | 22.1% | +192.1% | $375M |
| HS 74Copper | $149M | 4.4% | -7.4% | $232M |
| HS 38Miscellaneous chemical products | $15.1M | 0.4% | +66.6% | $12.4M |
| HS 76Aluminium | $11.4M | 0.3% | -22.1% | $19.9M |
| HS 44Wood and articles of wood | $9.2M | 0.3% | -3.7% | $12.2M |
| HS 40Rubber and articles thereof | $6.2M | 0.2% | +162.6% | $8.7M |
| HS 12Oil seeds and other seeds | $6.0M | 0.2% | -75.2% | $26.7M |
| HS 05Other animal products | $3.9M | 0.1% | -17.2% | $6.2M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2711Petroleum gases | $1.2B | 34.9% | +94.2% | $965M |
| HS 2530Miscellaneous mineral substances | $724M | 21.3% | +205.3% | $349M |
| HS 2609Tin ores and concentrates | $371M | 10.9% | +54.0% | $329M |
| HS 2615Niobium, tantalum, vanadium and zirconium ores | $267M | 7.9% | +78.8% | $202M |
| HS 2612Uranium and thorium ores and concentrates | $184M | 5.4% | +80.7% | $198M |
| HS 2709Crude petroleum oils | $172M | 5.1% | -55.1% | $589M |
| HS 2608Zinc ores and concentrates | $102M | 3.0% | +73.2% | $77.9M |
| HS 7404Copper waste and scrap | $77.8M | 2.3% | -14.1% | $128M |
| HS 2607Lead ores and concentrates | $75.7M | 2.2% | +139.3% | $41.0M |
| HS 2614Titanium ores and concentrates | $68.9M | 2.0% | +40.1% | $76.7M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Nigeria
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
418 products qualify
- 1 Machinery for liquefying air or other gasesHS 841960 Exports$524M Increase+$501M YoY+2,132%
- 2 Lithium-ion electric accumulatorsHS 850760 Exports$687M Increase+$343M YoY+100%
- 3 Photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854142 Exports$228M Increase+$218M YoY+2,123%
- 4 Light-vessels, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function (excluding dredgers, floating or submersible drilling or production platforms; fishing vessels and warships)HS 890590 Exports$184M Increase+$183M YoY+43,862%
- 5 Static convertersHS 850440 Exports$386M Increase+$166M YoY+75%
- 6 Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel containing, by weight less than 0.25 % of carbon, of square or rectangular cross-section, the width measuring < twice the thicknessHS 720711 Exports$170M Increase+$137M YoY+426%
China–Nigeria Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $23.4B | $3.4B | $26.8B | +$20.0B | +34.0% | No. 34 |
| 2025 (full year) | $24.9B | $3.2B | $28.1B | +$21.7B | +28.4% | No. 37 |
| 2024 (full year) | $18.9B | $3.0B | $21.9B | +$15.9B | -2.9% | No. 44 |
| 2023 (full year) | $20.2B | $2.4B | $22.5B | +$17.8B | -3.3% | No. 40 |
| 2022 (full year) | $21.7B | $1.6B | $23.3B | +$20.1B | -6.9% | No. 45 |
| 2021 (full year) | $22.0B | $3.0B | $25.1B | +$19.0B | +30.0% | No. 36 |
| 2020 (full year) | $16.8B | $2.5B | $19.3B | +$14.3B | -0.0% | No. 35 |
| 2019 (full year) | $16.6B | $2.7B | $19.3B | +$14.0B | +26.4% | No. 38 |
| 2018 (full year) | $13.4B | $1.9B | $15.3B | +$11.6B | — | No. 44 |
About China–Nigeria trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Nigeria in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Nigeria goods trade totaled $26.8B: China exported $23.4B and imported $3.4B, a China trade surplus of $20.0B (+34.0% vs the same months of 2025). Nigeria ranked No. 34 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Nigeria in 2025?
In 2025, China–Nigeria goods trade totaled $28.1B: China exported $24.9B and imported $3.2B, a China trade surplus of $21.7B (+28.4% vs 2024). Nigeria ranked No. 37 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Nigeria in 2024?
In 2024, China–Nigeria goods trade totaled $21.9B: China exported $18.9B and imported $3.0B, a China trade surplus of $15.9B (-2.9% vs 2023). Nigeria ranked No. 44 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Nigeria?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Nigeria by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $3.9B, 16.5% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $3.7B, 15.7% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $2.3B, 10.0% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Woven synthetic filament fabrics (HS 5407, $808M); Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $704M); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $574M).
What does China export to Nigeria in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Nigeria by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $3.6B, 14.4% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $3.2B, 12.7% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $2.5B, 10.0% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Woven synthetic filament fabrics (HS 5407, $1.3B); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $756M); Woven cotton fabric, >=85% cotton, <=200 g/m² (HS 5208, $593M).
What does China import from Nigeria?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Nigeria by HS chapter were Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $1.3B, 39.6% of the total); Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $1.1B, 32.1% of the total); Salt, sulphur, stone and cement (HS 25, $751M, 22.1% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Petroleum gases (HS 2711, $1.2B); Miscellaneous mineral substances (HS 2530, $724M); Tin ores and concentrates (HS 2609, $371M).
What is China’s trade balance with Nigeria?
China's goods trade balance with Nigeria was +$20.0B in January–September 2026, compared with +$15.8B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$21.7B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
Where can I download China–Nigeria trade data?
The public API exposes available monthly totals and HS chapter breakdowns. Choose supported HS6/HS8 products, years, trade direction and countries. Review available coverage and your one-time price before payment. Delivery timing is shown before checkout. For unsupported scopes, custom research or recurring updates, ask our team to confirm availability and any custom quote by email.
Source
Source
Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
Citation
Citation
China Nigeria bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/nigeria/, accessed 2026-11-10.