Here are the Top Nigeria Agro Commodities with High International Demand:

1️⃣ Sesame Seed

• Export Destinations: Japan, China, Turkey, Europe.
• Why Popular: High oil content, used in pharmaceuticals, snacks, oil production.
• Status: Nigeria is top 3 producer in Africa.

2️⃣ Cocoa Beans

• Export Destinations: Netherlands, Belgium, France, USA.
• Why Popular: Chocolate industry, beverages, cosmetics.
• Status: Nigeria is a major global supplier.

3️⃣ Ginger

• Export Destinations: China, USA, India, Europe.
• Why Popular: Pharmaceutical, spices, food & beverage.
• Status: Nigerian ginger is among the hottest and most pungent.

4️⃣ Cashew Nuts

• Export Destinations: Vietnam, India, USA, UAE.
• Why Popular: Snacks, confectionery.
• Notes: Most are exported raw; huge potential in processing.

5️⃣ Hibiscus Flower (Zobo Leaves)

• Export Destinations: Mexico, USA, Germany, UK.
• Why Popular: Tea, beverages, natural colouring.
• Status: Mexico buys thousands of tonnes annually.

6️⃣ Shea Butter & Shea Nuts

• Export Destinations: France, Japan, USA, South Korea.
• Why Popular: Cosmetics, skincare, pharmaceuticals.
• Status: Demand increasing in organic beauty industry.

7️⃣ Palm Kernel Oil & Palm Kernel Cake

• Export Destinations: Europe, China, Brazil.
• Why Popular: Biofuel, animal feed, cosmetics.

8️⃣ Crayfish & Dried Fish

• Export Destinations: USA, UK, Europe (for Africans abroad).
• Why Popular: African diaspora demand.

9. Yam Flour (Elubo), Garri, and Processed Foods

• Export Destinations: USA, Canada, UK, Europe.
• Why Popular: Diaspora food market is huge.

🔟 Soya Beans & Soya Oil

• Export Destinations: China, Europe, India.
• Why Popular: Protein-rich, livestock feed, baby food, industrial uses.

11. Tiger Nuts

• Export Destinations: Spain, Middle East, USA.
• Why Popular: Milk production, snacks, health foods.

12. Maize (for livestock feed)

• Export Destinations: Occasionally to African countries depending on policies.
• Why Popular: Poultry feed.

13. Pepper & Chilli (Dried)

• Export Destinations: USA, UK, China, India.
• Why Popular: Food processing, seasoning blends.

14. Groundnuts (Peanuts)

• Export Destinations: Majorly Asia and Europe.
• Why Popular: Snacks, oil production.

15.  Benniseed (Sesame) Oil

• Export Destinations: Europe, Japan, South Korea.
• Why Popular: Health and skincare industry.

🔥 MOST PROFITABLE EXPORT COMMODITIES FOR SMALL–MEDIUM BUSINESSES

If you want something easy to start, little storage risk, and high demand:

Top 7

1. Sesame seed
2. Ginger (dried split or powdered)
3. Hibiscus flower
4. Cashew nuts
5. Shea butter
6. Dried pepper/chilli
7. Tiger nuts

These don’t spoil easily, don’t need refrigeration, and foreign buyers request them frequently.