Niger

In 2013, the value of merchandise exports of the Niger increased slightly by 2.3 percent to reach 1.3 bln US$, while its merchandise imports increased slightly by 1.7 percent to reach 1.7 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a moderate deficit of 376.9 mln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Eastern Asia at -334.7 mln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in the Niger were moderately concentrated amongst partners; imports were diversified. The top 4 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 15 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2011, the value of exports of services of the Niger increased moderately by 8.7 percent, reaching 136.6 mln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 11.6 percent and reached 939.9 mln US$ (see graph 2). There was a large trade in services deficit of 803.3 mln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Niger