Nigeria-Türkiye Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.06B total volume •Nigeria surplus: $504.08M

NigeriaTürkiye

$1.28B

Exports (2023)

TürkiyeNigeria

$778.13M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$504.08M

Surplus for Nigeria

Total Trade

$2.06B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Nigeria and Türkiye. 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-Türkiye commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

NigeriaTürkiye Exports

$1.28B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
77.7% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$996.06M
77.7% of exports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$132.26M
10.3% of exports
3Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711
$53.93M
4.2% of exports
4Lead: unwrought, refined
$18.57M
1.4% of exports
5Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$16.13M
1.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Nigeria's export portfolio to Türkiye demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

TürkiyeNigeria Imports

$778.13M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
12.0% concentration
1Helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg
$93.07M
12.0% of imports
2Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals
$68.37M
8.8% of imports
3Plasters: (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders
$35.61M
4.6% of imports
4Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650kVA
$34.11M
4.4% of imports
5Petroleum 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
$28.24M
3.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Nigeria's import pattern from Türkiye reveals significant dependencyin helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg, 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 Türkiye, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
🔄

Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
📈

Growth Potential

The $2.06B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Nigeria-Türkiye Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.06 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Nigeria maintains a surplus of $504.08 million
  • Export Focus: Nigeria's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Türkiye include helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg, petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals, plasters: (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders

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 $2.06B 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

1

Comparative Advantage

Nigeria's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Türkiye's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.06B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
🔮

Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.06B 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 $2.06 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
🏭

Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
⚖️

Trade Balance Effects

Nigeria's trade surplus of $504.08 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 Türkiye represents a total trade volume of $2.06 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Nigeria, with exports exceeding importsby $504.08 million.

Export Strengths

Nigeria's exports to Türkiye total $1.28 billion, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $996.06M or77.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Türkiye amount to $778.13 million, highlighting economic interdependence in helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg, with Helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg comprising12.0% 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.

Download Bilateral Trade Data

Access detailed trade data between Nigeria and Türkiye in multiple formats.

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