Country Supplies Over Half of All African Crude Oil Sent to the United States in 2025 — U.S. Mission
Nigeria has emerged as the largest African supplier of crude oil to the United States, exporting more than 33 million barrels between January and August 2025, according to the U.S. Mission in Nigeria.
In a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, the U.S. Mission disclosed that Nigeria accounted for over 50 per cent of total African crude oil exports to the United States during the eight-month period.
The data showed that Nigeria shipped 33.23 million barrels of crude oil, valued at approximately $2.57 billion, making it the leading African exporter of crude oil to the U.S. market in 2025 so far.
The statement read in part:
“Did you know that Nigeria was the leading African exporter of crude oil to the United States between January and August 2025, shipping 33.23 million barrels worth $2.57 billion? That’s more than half of all African crude oil exports to the United States during that period.”
The U.S. Mission added that the strong trade relationship between both countries continues to boost economic growth, noting that the partnership creates jobs and drives prosperity in Nigeria and the United States.
Meanwhile, separate data cited by the U.S. Agricultural Counselor, Chris Bielecki, revealed a significant shift in energy trade flows. According to figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Nigeria’s imports of crude oil from the United States increased by 153 per cent within the first nine months of 2025.
The development highlights the evolving and expanding nature of energy trade between Africa’s largest oil producer and the United States.
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