Trade figures show that uranium accounts for about 42% of exports by value. The demand for uranium has steadily decreased since the 1980s. Exports of live animals and hides (primarily to Nigeria) represent 23% of exports. Vegetables (cowpeas, onions) are also exported, accounting for 11%. In 1999, Niger's exports went primarily to France (40%), Nigeria (25%), Japan (16%), and Spain (4%). Imports are led by consumer goods, primary materials, machinery, vehicles and parts, petroleum, and cereals.
Imports in 1999 came mostly from France (19%), Côte d'Ivoire (13%), China (7%), and Nigeria (7%).
Principal trading partners in 1999 (in millions of US dollars) were as follows:
COUNTRY | EXPORTS | IMPORTS | BALANCE |
France | 79.9 | 70.9 | 9 |
Nigeria | 48.6 | 25.2 | 23.4 |
Japan | 32.2 | 19.8 | 12.4 |
Spain | 7.5 | 2.0 | 5.5 |
Côte d'Ivoire | 3.6 | 47.7 | -44.1 |
United Kingdom | 0.2 | 10.8 | -10.6 |
United States | 0.1 | 10.3 | -10.2 |
China (inc. Hong Kong) | n.a. | 26.3 | n.a. |
Pakistan | n.a. | 10.5 | n.a. |
Germany | n.a. | 7.9 | n.a. |
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