Nigeria-Peru Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023
Complete trade statistics: $451.48M total volume •Nigeria surplus: $451.48M
Nigeria → Peru
$451.48M
Exports (2023)
Peru → Nigeria
$0
Imports (2023)
Trade Balance
$451.48M
Surplus for Nigeria
Total Trade
$451.48M
Combined Volume
Trade Flow Visualization
Direct trade relationship between Nigeria and Peru. 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-Peru commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.
Nigeria → Peru Exports
Export Market Intelligence
🎯 Strategic Export Focus
Nigeria's export portfolio to Peru demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.
Peru → Nigeria Imports
Import Dependency Profile
📦 Import Strategy Analysis
Nigeria's import pattern from Peru reveals significant dependencyin fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.
Competitive Trade Position Analysis
Market Leadership
Nigeria demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Peru, leveraging comparative advantages.
Trade Complementarity
The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.
Growth Potential
The $451.48M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.
Executive Summary: Nigeria-Peru Trade Relationship
Key Trade Highlights 2023
- Total Trade Volume: $451.48 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
- Trade Balance: Nigeria maintains a surplus of $451.48 million
- Export Focus: Nigeria's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, flowers, cut: flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared, 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
- Import Dependencies: Key imports from Peru include fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, fish: frozen, mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber australasicus, scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431
Strategic Trade Indicators
📈 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 $451.48M 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.
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
Comparative Advantage
Nigeria's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Peru's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.
Supply Chain Integration
Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Market Access & Trade Policy
Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $451.48M bilateral relationship.
Trade Pattern Insights
Trade Relationship Outlook
The $451.48M 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
Trade Volume Impact
The $451.48 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.
Industrial Integration
Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.
Trade Balance Effects
Nigeria's trade surplus of $451.48 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.
Strategic Future Outlook
🚀Growth Opportunities
⚠️Risk Factors
🎯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 Peru represents a total trade volume of $451.48 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Nigeria, with exports exceeding importsby $451.48 million.
Export Strengths
Nigeria's exports to Peru total $451.48 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $444.67M or98.5% of bilateral exports.
Import Dependencies
Imports from Peru amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, with Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.
The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Nigeria's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. 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

