Lilypond Export Command Records $2.14 Billion Worth of Non-Oil Exports in 2024
By Lucy Nyambi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lilypond Export Command (LEXC), has reported a significant increase in non-oil exports in 2024, with a total value reaching $2,141,546,149.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Controller Ajibola Odusanya, made this known during a press briefing at the Command on Tuesday, 28 January 2025.
He noted that the agricultural sector emerged as the dominant force, contributing over 53% of the total export value at $1,134,337,499.
Manufactured goods and solid minerals also contributed significantly, reaching $340,996,434 and $335,687,305 respectively.
“The year 2024 has marked a significant milestone in the growth of Nigeria’s non-oil export sector. This success is a testament to the commitment of stakeholders to enhancing the quality and marketability of Nigerian agricultural products,” Controller Odusanya said.
The CAC pointed out that the command processed a total of 30,979 containers throughout the year, facilitating smooth logistics and ensuring timely delivery of goods to international markets.
Additionally, a 2.5% surcharge from the export of previously imported goods, as provided for in the 2021 Fiscal Policy, amounted to N275,833,297 as revenue to the Federal Government.
Comptroller Odusanya attributed the performance of the non-oil export sector to the seamless collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and other key export stakeholders. “This synergy has fostered an environment conducive to trade, enabling exporters to navigate the complexities of international markets with greater ease.”
The Area Controller encouraged all stakeholders and regulatory bodies to continue working together towards a profitable export exercise, while also stressing the need for compliance with international standards regarding quality and preservation to enhance Nigeria’s global competitiveness.
“Special attention should be given to agricultural products, particularly those destined for far east nations like China, Japan, Thailand, and others. The use of chemicals on agricultural goods must comply with the standards where preservation techniques are critical to maintaining product integrity during transit”, he advised.
Comptroller Odusanya expressed optimism for a more robust and sustained growth in non-oil exports in 2025.
