Nigeria-Latvia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $689.22M total volume •Nigeria deficit: $689.22M

NigeriaLatvia

$0

Exports (2023)

LatviaNigeria

$689.22M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$689.22M

Deficit for Nigeria

Total Trade

$689.22M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Nigeria and Latvia. Green line shows exports from Nigeria, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Nigeria-Latvia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

NigeriaLatvia Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled
$279,432
Infinity% of exports
2Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
$198,667
Infinity% of exports
3Flowers, cut: flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared
$162,417
Infinity% of exports
4Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell
$105,183
Infinity% of exports
5Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$81,197
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Nigeria's export portfolio to Latvia demonstrates strategic specialization, with nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

LatviaNigeria Imports

$689.22M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
64.5% concentration
1Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed
$444.52M
64.5% of imports
2Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$223.34M
32.4% of imports
3Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$11.20M
1.6% of imports
4Malt: not roasted
$5.90M
0.9% of imports
5Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, seed
$992,639
0.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Nigeria's import pattern from Latvia reveals significant dependencyin cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Nigeria demonstrates competitive strength in exportingnuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled to Latvia, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $689.22M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Nigeria-Latvia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $689.22 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Nigeria maintains a deficit of $689.22 million
  • Export Focus: Nigeria's primary exports include nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled, plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered, flowers, cut: flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Latvia include cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed, cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $689.22M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Nigeria leveraging its comparative advantages in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Nigeria's specialization in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelledcomplements Latvia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $689.22M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $689.22M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $689.22 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled and cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Nigeria's trade deficit of $689.22 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Nigeria and Latvia represents a total trade volume of $689.22 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Nigeria, with imports exceeding exportsby $689.22 million.

Export Strengths

Nigeria's exports to Latvia total $0.00, with competitive advantages in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled, representing $279,432 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Latvia amount to $689.22 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed, with Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed comprising64.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Nigeria's strategic sourcing from Latvia. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023