Electricity in Nigeria | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Nigeria exported $153M in Electricity, making it the 53rd largest exporter of Electricity in the world. At the same year, Electricity was the 13th most exported product in Nigeria. The main destination of Electricity exports from Nigeria are: Niger ($64.3M), Benin ($63.7M), and Togo ($24.9M).

The fastest growing export markets for Electricity of Nigeria between 2021 and 2022 were Benin ($1.64M).

Imports In 2022, Nigeria imported $279 in Electricity, becoming the 127th largest importer of Electricity in the world. At the same year, Electricity was the 1174th most imported product in Nigeria. Nigeria imports Electricity primarily from: Germany ($279).

The fastest growing import markets in Electricity for Nigeria between 2021 and 2022 were Germany ($279).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as were at the forefront of shipping Electricity from Nigeria to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$153M

IMPORTS (2022)$279

NET TRADE (2022)$153M

In 2022, Nigeria exported $153M in Electricity. The main destinations of Nigeria exports on Electricity were Niger ($64.3M), Benin ($63.7M), and Togo ($24.9M).

In 2022, Nigeria imported $279 in Electricity, mainly from Germany ($279).