# Nigeria manufacturing sector economic challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-manufacturing-sector-economic-challenges > Updated: 2026-09-08T04:00:22.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Nigeria’s manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors are navigating significant economic and structural challenges. While major FMCG companies recorded combined revenues exceeding N3.5 trillion in the first half of 2026, the broader manufacturing sector’s contribution to the national GDP has declined, falling from 9.43 percent in 2015 to 8.05 percent in 2025. Operational hurdles have intensified due to rising costs and infrastructure deficits. Manufacturers are facing increased spending on alternative electricity sources, which rose to approximately N1.34tn in 2025 as grid reliability declined. Other significant barriers include high interest rates, petrol subsidy removal impacts, and foreign-exchange volatility. In response to these pressures, companies are adjusting pricing and packaging to maintain consumer access. Additionally, there is a growing movement toward local technological solutions, such as additive manufacturing, to reduce dependence on imported industrial components and mitigate global supply chain disruptions. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Nigeria manufacturers face rising power costs and supply chain gaps Nigerian manufacturers spent N1.34tn on alternative power in 2025 due to grid instability, while seeking local 3D manufacturing solutions to reduce dependence on costly imported components. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-manufacturers-face-rising-power-costs-and-supply-chain-gaps ### 2026-08-26: Nigeria manufacturing and FMCG sectors face growth hurdles Nigeria’s FMCG sector recorded over N3.5 trillion in H1 2026 revenue, yet the broader manufacturing sector's GDP contribution has declined to 8.05 percent amid inflation and structural challenges. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-manufacturing-and-fmcg-sectors-face-growth-hurdles --- Cite as: Nigeria manufacturing sector economic challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-manufacturing-sector-economic-challenges