Nigeria, with a population of around 237.5 million, remains the largest economy and most populous country in Africa. Its expanding population and economic strength continue to underpin strong purchasing power and consumption. In 2025, Nigeria’s GDP is estimated at $285 billion, with a growth rate of 3.90%, while total imports reach approximately $43.0 billion, highlighting the country’s strong demand for foreign goods.

As Nigeria’s manufacturing industry is still in the early stages of industrialization, a significant proportion of goods rely on imports, making it a quintessential consumer market. In this context, China continues to deepen cooperation with Nigeria across multiple sectors, including infrastructure construction, industrial parks, industrial integration, resource development and utilization, processing and manufacturing, agricultural modernization, electricity, and telecommunications. This collaboration aims to support Nigeria in establishing and strengthening its independent industrial system.