US Cuts Nigerian Crude Imports by 47% in January as Angola, Ghana Gain Share

US cuts Nigerian crude imports by 47% in January as Angola, Ghana gain share

US imports of Nigerian crude oil fell 47% m/m to 1.664mn barrels in January 2026, as Angola and Ghana increased shipments and Nigeria’s share of the US crude market dropped to 0.88%.

U.S. Slashes Nigerian Crude Imports by 47% as Trade Dynamics Shift - TV360 Nigeria

Sharp January decline highlights changing demand patterns, rising African competition, and evolving U.S. trade posture….. Nigeria’s foothold in the United States crude oil market weakened significantly at the start of 2026, as fresh data shows a steep drop in export volumes to one of its traditional buyers. According to the latest figures from U.S. trade authorities, American imports of Nigerian crude fell dramatically in January, declining by o…

United States Slashes Nigerian Crude Imports By 47% As Trade Volumes Decline In January 2026

Data from U.S. trade authorities has shown a significant drop in crude oil imports from Nigeria, with volumes falling sharply in January 2026 compared to the previous month, signalling a shift in energy trade flows between both countries. According to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, crude oil imports from Nigeria declined to 1.664 million barrels in January from 3.149 million barrels recorded …

U.S. Reduces Nigerian Crude Imports by Nearly 50%

In a notable change in global oil trade, the United States sharply reduced its imports of Nigerian crude oil in January 2026. The volume fell by almost half compared to the previous month. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that U.S. crude purchases from Nigeria fell by 47.16% in January, marking one of … The post U.S. Reduces Nigerian Crude Imports by Nearly 50% appeared first on Business Elites Africa.

US cuts Nigerian crude imports by nearly 50% - Media Talk Africa

The United States reduced its purchase of Nigerian crude oil sharply in January 2026, with imports dropping by about 47.16 per cent month-on-month, according

New data shows US buying 50% less crude oil from Nigeria

The United States sharply reduced crude imports from Nigeria in January 2026 as global competition, shifting demand, and alternative suppliers reshaped trade flows.