Dangote Refinery drives 767% surge in Nigeria’s petroleum exports to Europe

NAIRAMETRICS | 25-08-2026 12:13pm |

Nigeria's seaborne refined petroleum exports to Europe surged by about 767% to 130,000 barrels per day in the second quarter of 2026, up from 15,000 b/d in 2023. This increase is attributed to higher output from the Dangote refinery, which is reshaping the country's petroleum trade. The data highlights Nigeria's growing role as a supplier of refined products to European markets.

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