There are some products that Nigeria predominantly imports, and below are 5 of the largest by quantity. The data below represents the figures in Q3 of 2023, according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Rank Product % of import Import cost
1. Motor spirit ordinary 22.71% N1,921.03 billion
2. Gas oil 8.71% N736.66 billion
3. Durum wheat 3.92% N331.76 billion
4. Cane sugar 1.86% N157.34 billion
5. Used vehicles 1.64% N135.82 billion.