Nigeria’s agricultural export sector recorded significant growth in 2025, with cocoa and cashew emerging as the dominant contributors to the country’s non-oil export earnings.
Non-oil exports rose sharply during the year, reflecting ongoing efforts to diversify the economy away from crude oil and strengthen alternative sources of revenue.
Agricultural products accounted for a substantial share of total exports, highlighting the sector’s growing importance in Nigeria’s trade performance and foreign exchange generation.
Cocoa remained the leading export commodity, contributing the largest share of agricultural export value, followed by cashew nuts and other crops such as sesame seeds.
Export volumes also increased notably, driven by stronger global demand and improved production and supply chains within the country.
The dominance of cocoa and cashew reflects sustained investment in cash crop production, better farming practices and expanded export capacity.
Despite the growth, concerns remain over the concentration of exports in a few commodities, which could expose the sector to global price fluctuations and demand shifts.
