Nigeria-Uruguay Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $529.47M total volume •Nigeria surplus: $529.47M

NigeriaUruguay

$529.47M

Exports (2023)

UruguayNigeria

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$529.47M

Surplus for Nigeria

Total Trade

$529.47M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

NigeriaUruguay Exports

$529.47M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
95.9% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$507.78M
95.9% of exports
2Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$21.43M
4.0% of exports
3Cocoa: paste, wholly or partly defatted
$190,877
0.0% of exports
4Cocoa: powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
$76,355
0.0% of exports
5Plants 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
$363
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

UruguayNigeria Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight)
$15.52M
Infinity% of imports
2Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$5.63M
Infinity% of imports
3Fish: frozen, of Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, Muraenolepididae, other than cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, Alaska pollack, blue whitings, not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible offal of 0303.9
$2.77M
Infinity% of imports
4Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight)
$920,575
Infinity% of imports
5Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood
$860,447
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Nigeria's import pattern from Uruguay reveals significant dependencyin dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight), 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 exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Uruguay, 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 $529.47M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Nigeria-Uruguay Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $529.47 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Nigeria maintains a surplus of $529.47 million
  • Export Focus: Nigeria's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, cocoa: paste, wholly or partly defatted
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Uruguay include dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight), fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, fish: frozen, of bregmacerotidae, euclichthyidae, gadidae, macrouridae, melanonidae, merlucciidae, moridae, muraenolepididae, other than cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, alaska pollack, blue whitings, not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible offal of 0303.9

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 $529.47M 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 Uruguay's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $529.47M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $529.47M 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 $529.47 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Nigeria's trade surplus of $529.47 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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight), 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 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 Uruguay represents a total trade volume of $529.47 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Nigeria, with exports exceeding importsby $529.47 million.

Export Strengths

Nigeria's exports to Uruguay total $529.47 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $507.78M or95.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Uruguay amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight), with Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight) 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