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Exports In 2023, Nigeria exported $185k in Rice, making it the 115th largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 373rd most exported product in Nigeria. The main destination of Rice exports from Nigeria are: Ghana ($81.9k), Canada ($33k), Benin ($27.1k), United States ($16.2k), and United Kingdom ($12k).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Nigeria between 2022 and 2023 were Ghana ($81.9k), United States ($9.88k), and United Kingdom ($6.03k).

Imports In 2023, Nigeria imported $7.26M in Rice, becoming the 158th largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 509th most imported product in Nigeria. Nigeria imports Rice primarily from: India ($5.9M), United Arab Emirates ($743k), Thailand ($307k), Benin ($101k), and United States ($95.4k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Nigeria between 2022 and 2023 were India ($2.87M), United Arab Emirates ($291k), and Thailand ($119k).

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

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EXPORTS (2023)$185k

IMPORTS (2023)$7.26M

NET TRADE (2023)-$7.07M

In 2023, Nigeria exported $185k in Rice. The main destinations of Nigeria exports on Rice were Ghana ($81.9k), Canada ($33k), Benin ($27.1k), United States ($16.2k), and United Kingdom ($12k).

In 2023, Nigeria imported $7.26M in Rice, mainly from India ($5.9M), United Arab Emirates ($743k), Thailand ($307k), Benin ($101k), and United States ($95.4k).

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