Nigeria-China trade relations: An impact assessment of bilateral asymmetry (2012-2022)

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Trade relations negatively affect the growth and development of local industries in Nigeria, with a significant impact on the economy.
The assessment involved data from 55 interviews and official trade statistics over a decade from 2012 to 2022.
Economic reliance on crude oil hampers diversification into manufactured goods for export and local consumption.
Policy recommendations include re-evaluating trade liberalization to control illegal influx of imports and boost local industry.

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Case study reveals adverse economic effects of Nigeria-China trade, indicating a need for policy overhaul.

Idahosa et al. (2025) studied this question.

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