Coal Export Statistics
Comprehensive data on coal export in Nigeria.
| S/No | Description | Year | Value | Unit of Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coal Exports | 2014–2023 | ~0 | Short tons (Nigeria consumes 100% of production domestically) |
Sources & verification:
- EIA Country Analysis Brief — Nigeria, Nov 2025: "Nigeria uses all its production to satisfy its domestic needs."
- Historical context: Nigeria was a net coal exporter in the 1950s–1960s (peak ~900 kt in 1958, primarily to West African neighbours and ECOWAS rail networks). Export activity ceased in the 1970s with the discovery of crude oil and the closure of the Nigerian Coal Corporation's rail mining operations. Modern (2010+) coal exports are statistically zero.
Last verified: 2026-05-03.