Niger

Trade Agreements: The U.S. and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), which includes Niger, have a Trade & Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).

U.S.-Niger Trade Facts

Niger is currently our 1168th largest goods trading partner with $75.4 million in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2010. Goods exports totaled $48.9 million; Goods imports totaled $26.5 million. The U.S. goods trade deficit with Niger was $22.4 million in 2010.

Exports

Niger was the United States' 161st largest goods export market in 2010.

U.S. goods exports to Niger in 2010 were $48.9 million, down 16% from 2009.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Cereals (rice) ($14.1 million), Vehicles ($11.1 million), Baking Related (food preparation) ($3.6 million), Machinery ($3.5 million), and Fats and Oils ($2.6 million).

Imports

Niger was the United States' 148th largest supplier of goods imports in 2010.

U.S. goods imports from Niger totaled $26.5 million in 2010, a 75% decrease from 2009.

The top import categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Mineral fuel (oil) ($23.8 million), which accounted for nearly 90% of imports from Niger.

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade deficit with Niger was $22.4 million in 2010, 53% less than in 2009.