Trade between Nigeria and the United Kingdom rose to £7.6bn in 2025, with crude oil continuing to dominate Nigeria’s exports, according to new figures from the UK Department for Business and Trade.

The data showed that oil remained Nigeria’s biggest export to the UK, accounting for a large share of goods shipped. Alongside crude, the UK also imported refined petroleum products and natural gas from Nigeria, reinforcing the energy-heavy nature of trade between both countries.

Non-oil exports were comparatively smaller but still present. Agricultural products such as cocoa, coffee, and tea, as well as fertiliser-related goods, made up part of Nigeria’s shipments to the British market.

On the other side of the trade relationship, Nigeria imported a wide mix of goods and services from the UK. These included refined fuel products, machinery, industrial supplies, textiles, and consumer goods. Services also formed a significant portion of UK exports to Nigeria, showing the importance of financial and professional services in the relationship.

Overall, the UK maintained a trade surplus with Nigeria, estimated at £3.3bn. Even so, total trade between both countries grew by more than 10% compared with the previous year, reflecting stronger activity across both goods and services.

The report highlights Nigeria’s continued dependence on oil exports for foreign earnings, while also pointing to gradual diversification through non-oil trade segments.