Crude oil emerged as the dominant commodity handled through Lagos ports in August, with total reported imports reaching 2,392,354 metric tonnes during the month.
Available figures showed that 1,867,712 metric tonnes of crude oil arrived at the Lekki Deep Sea Port in the first week of August, while a further 524,742 metric tonnes was scheduled for discharge at the Apapa Quays before the end of the month.
The figures underline the continued prominence of crude oil among commodities passing through Lagos’ major ports during the period.
Bulk wheat ranked next on the import chart, with a combined volume of 321,849 metric tonnes. Of this figure, 176,243 metric tonnes was recorded in the first week of August, while another 145,606 metric tonnes was expected later in the month.
Other products featured on the import chart included aviation fuel, which recorded 118,000 metric tonnes, while bulk fertiliser stood at 44,000 metric tonnes.
Crude oil therefore remained the leading commodity across the Lekki and Apapa ports during the month, with aviation fuel and other petroleum-related products also accounting for significant volumes.
Further data covering the period up to August 10, 2026, showed that aviation fuel, Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, and Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, were among the major products recorded at the ports.
The figures indicated that 1,525,612 metric tonnes of crude oil had been received through the port for distribution to different parts of the country during the period.
Aviation fuel accounted for 245,600 metric tonnes, while AGO recorded 104,000 metric tonnes.
Bulk urea was another commodity listed on the import chart, with a recorded volume of 99,000 metric tonnes.
However, the data contained no record of crude oil imports under the specific category for the period reviewed, despite crude oil featuring prominently in the overall August figures.
The Lekki Deep Sea Port also recorded significant vessel activity, with 25 vessels involved in import shipments during the first 10 days of August.
No containerised cargo was recorded at the Lekki port during the period under review.
Overall, the figures point to the continued importance of petroleum products and other bulk commodities in cargo movement through Lagos’ major maritime gateways.
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