Logistics Crunch Fails to Halt Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Surge to $6.17bn

Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached $6.17bn in 2025, marking a 93% rise over five years despite mounting logistics, energy and port challenges. A recent non-oil export index report reviewed 87,824 export transactions from 2021 to 2025 and surveyed 94 active exporters across all six geopolitical zones. It found a Business Confidence Index of 87.8/100 and that 75.5% of exporters saw actual sales growth. Most respondents (91.5%) expect global demand to improve and 83% plan expansion, but logistics remain the weakest link with a score of 12.8/100. High inland transport and port costs hit 77.7% of exporters, forcing many to export raw commodities instead of value-added products. The report warns that over 70% of exports rely on two Lagos ports and that rising energy costs and quality certification hurdles limit growth. It calls on policymakers to activate Onne Port, boost power supply, expand export credit insurance and introduce pre-export financing to help exporters stay competitive.

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