Nigeria’s trade surplus hits N6.95 trillion in Q2 2024 as import weakens

Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of $4.2 billion in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting the country’s strong export performance amidst a slight decline in overall merchandise trade.

This surplus marks a 6.60% increase from the previous quarter, which recorded a surplus of $3.9 billion.

Nigeria’s total merchandise trade in Q2 2024 stood at $19.3 billion, representing a 3.76% decline compared to the preceding quarter (Q1 2024) but marking a 150.39% rise from the corresponding period in 2023.

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