By Chinedu Okafor, African Business Correspondent
Nigeria has cemented its position as Africa’s top supplier of crude oil to the United States, accounting for more than half of the continent’s total exports between January and August 2025.
Figures released by the US Mission in Nigeria reveal that the country shipped 33.23 million barrels of crude oil, valued at approximately $2.57 billion, during the eight-month period.
In a post shared on its official X handle, the US Mission highlighted Nigeria’s dominance in the sector:
“Nigeria was the leading African exporter of crude oil to the United States between January and August 2025, shipping 33.23 million barrels worth $2.57bn. That’s more than half of all African crude oil exports to the United States during that period.”
The Mission emphasized that the robust trade underscores the strength of economic ties between the two nations, noting that the partnership continues to deliver mutual benefits.
“Our strong trade ties create jobs and drive prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic,” the statement added.
This milestone comes at a time of expanding trade relations between Nigeria and the US across multiple sectors, reinforcing Nigeria’s strategic role in global energy markets.
