Afreximbank Reports $9.02bn Surge In Nigeria’s Intra-African TradeAfreximbankAfreximbank Reports $9.02bn Surge In Nigeria’s Intra-African Trade
Afreximbank reports that Nigeria's intra-African trade grew to $9.02 billion in 2025, driven largely by refined petroleum exports. The report highlights broader African economic resilience, noting increased GDP growth and moderating inflation across the continent.
Why it matters
This growth indicates a successful shift toward regional trade integration and industrialization within Africa, reducing reliance on external markets.
The African Export and Import Bank (Afreximbank) has stated that the value of Nigeria’s trade with the continent grew from $7.47 billion to $9.02 billion in 2025. Afreximbank said that
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