What are the main products traded between Germany and Nigeria?
German exports predominantly consist of new and used machinery, vehicles, spare parts, chemicals and consumables. Goods imported from Nigeria comprise mainly of oil and petrochemical products. In our view there is room to significantly increase the bilateral trade volume if only the potentials would be fully tapped. 5) Describe your feelings about the Niger-Delta crisis. The crisis in the Delta is an impediment to the country’s reputation. Activities of Julius Berger have already suffered from the situation. The Nigerian Government has to resolve the crisis as quickly and comprehensively as possible to prevent further negative spill-over effects to the otherwise positive business climate in the rest of the country. • The 1st German-Nigerian Business Forum takes place October. Visit TradeInvestNigeria every Friday for a short five-question interview with a prominent player in Nigeria’s business environment.