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Federal Republic of Nigeria

The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and Federal Republic of Nigeria in terms of economic and social factors.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 206.7 million to Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing 0.1% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Federal Republic of Nigeria in December 2025 were plastics and articles thereof and miscellaneous chemical products.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 70.8 million, with plastics, rubber and their articles being the main product exported to Federal Republic of Nigeria.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 7.2 million from Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing 0.009% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Federal Republic of Nigeria in December 2025 were wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal and coffee, tea, mate and spices.

Federal Republic of Nigeria achieved negative growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 212.3 million, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 212.9 million.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Federal Republic of Nigeria amounted to 206.7 million (0.1% of total exports), while imports from Federal Republic of Nigeria amounted to 7.2 million (0.009% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 199.5 million.

The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to Federal Republic of Nigeria and the monthly evolution of imports from Federal Republic of Nigeria. The line represents the trade balance.

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2025 reached a total of 2.7 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were plastics and articles thereof ( 1.4 billion), mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 517.8 million), and ships, boats and floating structures ( 465.0 million).

The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to Federal Republic of Nigeria annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Exports to Federal Republic of Nigeria

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Federal Republic of Nigeria in March 2026 reached a total of 70.8 million. The main non-oil exports were plastics, rubber and their articles ( 67.3 million), articles of stone, plaster, cement, ceramic, glass ( 687.9 thousand), and mineral products ( 665.8 thousand).

The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to Federal Republic of Nigeria monthly.

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2025 reached a total of 96.3 million. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were aluminium and articles thereof ( 42.6 million), wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal ( 31.7 million), and coffee, tea, mate and spices ( 4.6 million).

The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from Federal Republic of Nigeria annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Imports from Federal Republic of Nigeria

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 212.3 million in FDI stock were recorded, being lower by 0.3% compared to the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from Federal Republic of Nigeria in Saudi Arabia.

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 25.8 thousand while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 561.4 thousand. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of -535.7 thousand, lower by 105.6% than the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between Federal Republic of Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. The line represents the FDI Net Inflow.

Note:

FDI inflows: Financial transactions that arise between the FDI institution, direct investors and related companies outside the Saudi economy, which occur during a certain period of time, and form inflows when their positive impact appears in excess of equity and/or debt instruments.

FDI outflows: These are financial transactions that arise between the Foreign Direct Investment Corporation, direct investors, and related companies outside the Saudi economy, and which occur during a certain period of time. They are outflows when their impact appears in a decrease in the side of obligations, such as paid dividends or repayment of loans and credit receivables, or when the foreign shareholder exits.

FDI net inflow: It represents the difference between inflows and outflows of foreign direct investment inflows.

Annual Evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow

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