Nigeria has received a significant boost to its food supply chain with the arrival of a U.S. vessel carrying 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat valued at $15 million.
The shipment, which berthed at Apapa Port in Lagos, reinforces Nigeria’s position as the third-largest export market for American wheat and highlights the rapidly expanding agricultural partnership between both nations.
U.S. Consul General Rick Swart and U.S. Agricultural Counselor Chris Bielecki were on site to witness the unloading of the cargo
The shipment highlights the growing agricultural partnership between the two nations.
Trade in U.S. agricultural products supports American farmers, enables Nigerian companies to expand value-added food processing and create jobs, and delivers high-quality ingredients to Nigerian consumers.
This year, bilateral agricultural trade between the United States and Nigeria is projected to more than double, surpassing $700 million in 2025 a milestone that benefits producers, businesses, and households in both countries.
The steady flow of U.S. wheat to Nigeria reflects the strength of commercial ties and the critical role of agriculture in the broader U.S. Nigeria economic relationship.
