Niger
U.S. Trade with Niger in 2021
Export Market Rank
#139 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$5.54 Million
3-Year Average
$5.96 Million
Compound Average Growth
-9.16% (2012-2021)
Total Export Value 2012 - 2021
Export Value by Commodity 2021
Top 10 Exports to Niger in 2021
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Intermediate Products | $2.84 Million | 3,311 | $1.5 Million | 88% |
| Food Preparations | $1.55 Million | 537 | $320,103 | 628% |
| Soybean Oil | $295,115 | 140 | $149,167 | --- |
| Coarse Grains (ex. corn) | $279,289 | 672 | $186,079 | --- |
| Vegetable Oils (ex. soybean) | $256,711 | 140 | $653,615 | -77% |
| Pulses | $110,151 | 146 | $301,284 | -61% |
| Essential Oils | $88,811 | 3 | $59,206 | 200% |
| Forest Products | $82,458 | --- | $66,636 | 957% |
| Eggs & Products | $23,978 | 14 | $23,978 | --- |
| Dairy Products | $10,605 | 0 | $647,257 | --- |
Data and Analysis
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News and Features
Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 327,300 metric tons of hard red winter wheat for delivery to Nigeria during the 2021/2022 marketing year.