Cocoa Exceeds Crude Oil as Nigeria's Primary Export to Belgium
The Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, announced that cocoa has surpassed crude oil as the main export product from Nigeria to Belgium since 2024.
During a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Leenknegt stated that Belgium has a strong affinity for producing high-quality chocolate, which necessitates an increased supply of cocoa from Nigeria as a primary raw material.
We understand that Oyo state is also a cocoa-growing state. We have some good cocoa-related news in our bilateral relations. Since 2024, cocoa has been overtaking crude oil as the main export product from Nigeria to Belgium.
Author's summary: Cocoa is now Nigeria's main export to Belgium.