50,000 Tonnes of U.S. Wheat Arrive at Apapa Port, Lagos
A ship carrying 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat from the United States, valued at approximately $15 million, docked at Apapa Port, Lagos, on Monday, highlighting Nigeria’s position as the third-largest importer of American wheat.
U.S. officials, including Consul General Rick Swart and Agricultural Counselor Chris Bielecki, were present at the port to witness the offloading of the cargo.
According to the U.S. delegation, the shipment underscores the rapidly growing agricultural partnership between the two countries. They noted that trade in American farm products supports U.S. farmers, boosts the capacity of Nigerian food-processing companies, creates employment, and provides high-quality ingredients for Nigerian consumers.
Bilateral agricultural trade between Nigeria and the U.S. is projected to more than double this year, with estimates suggesting it could surpass $700 million in 2025.
The officials also emphasized that the steady arrival of U.S. wheat demonstrates the strength of commercial ties and the critical role of agriculture in the broader U.S.–Nigeria economic relationship.
