Nigeria and China are set to further strengthen their economic cooperation through the 2025 edition of the China Commodities Expo-Nigeria (CCE).
The expo, which targets importers, exporters, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers aims to drive new business linkages, attract foreign direct investment, and stimulate job creation.
Organised by the Trade Development Bureau of China’s Ministry of Commerce in collaboration with Brightway International Exhibition, and supported by several Chinese provinces and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, the annual trade fair, scheduled for November 5 to 7 in Lagos, has become a major platform for bilateral commerce and investment exchange.
According to the organisers, this year’s event will host over 250 Chinese manufacturers and attract more than 5,000 business representatives across Nigeria and Africa. The Chief Representative Officer, Brightway International Exhibition, Muheez Ojulari, described the expo as more than just a marketplace.
“This expo is not just about trade; it is about building bridges of opportunity that connect Nigerian entrepreneurs with global supply chains,” Ojulari said.
The exhibition will feature a broad range of products across key sectors including automobiles, machinery, building materials, textiles, electricals, renewable energy, agricultural equipment, and consumer electronics.
The organisers said the expo will offer free entry and a dedicated B2B meeting room to foster productive face-to-face engagements between Nigerian enterprises and Chinese manufacturers.
“We want Nigerian firms to walk away from this expo not only with contracts but also with long-term partnerships that can strengthen their competitiveness at home and abroad,” Ojulari added.
The expo is supported by both public and private stakeholders, including the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), NASME, SMEDAN, ASBON, NASSI, and state-level chambers such as those of Sokoto and Ogun. Associations like ASPAMDA, NATA, and CAPDAN are also among its partners.
The event aims to drive new business linkages, attract foreign direct investment, and stimulate job creation. Since its debut in 2007, the China Commodities Expo-Nigeria has evolved into one of the country’s largest and most influential trade events. Its 2025 edition comes amid rising trade volumes between both countries.
Data from Chinese Customs show that bilateral trade reached $23.9 billion in 2022, and $20 billion in 2024. Between January and July 2025, trade hit $15.48 billion, representing a 34.7 per cent year-on-year increase – making Nigeria China’s second-largest trading partner in Africa. Beyond commerce, the expo also aims to attract venture capital and investment into Nigeria’s innovation and startup ecosystem.
“Our goal is to see Nigerian startups and SMEs access not only products but also financing and mentorship from Chinese partners,” Ojulari said.