Nigeria remains the most important African crude oil supplier to the United States, exporting 46.6 million barrels.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Nigeria exported 46.618 million barrels of crude oil to the United States in 2025, accounting for 52.2% of total African crude oil exports to the U.S.

The U.S. imported a total of 89.371 million barrels of crude oil from Africa in 2025, down 14.26 million barrels, or 13.8%, from 103.631 million barrels in 2024.

Nigeria’s crude oil exports decreased from 50.793 million barrels in 2024 to 46.618 million barrels in 2025, a decrease of 4.175 million barrels, or 13.8%.

Despite the decline in exports, Nigeria’s market share increased from 49.0% in 2024 to 52.2% in 2025, primarily due to larger declines in exports from other African suppliers.

In terms of value, the decline in African crude oil exports to the United States was greater than the decline in export volume.

African CIF prices fell by $2.129 billion, or 23.8%, from $8.945 billion in 2024 to $6.816 billion in 2025.

The difference between customs prices and CIF prices remained relatively stable over the two years, indicating that logistics costs did not significantly impact this trend. The main reasons for the decline were lower production and prices.

Among other African exporting countries, Angola’s crude oil deliveries fell sharply from 18.497 million barrels in 2024 to 8.891 million barrels in 2025, while Ghana’s exports fell from 9.019 million barrels to 3.804 million barrels. Libya was the only major supplier, with its oil exports increasing from 16.993 million barrels in 2024 to 17.761 million barrels in 2025.

Overall, Nigeria’s relative position in the US crude oil market improved in 2025, but this was not achieved through expansion, but rather through a slower decline in exports compared to its African competitors.

Nigeria’s 52.2% share of African crude oil exports to the US in 2025 indicates a more solidified relative position, but not growth.

Controlling 52.2% of African crude oil exports to the US is symbolic, but the actual revenue ensures fiscal buffers, foreign exchange earnings, and budget stability.

Even with a larger market share, overall oil revenues will still decline.