Agricultural Market Watch
Weekly food price updates, market trends, and expert analysis to keep you informed about Nigeria's agricultural markets.
Market Overview
Week of September 8, 2025
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Market Prices - Week of Sep 8, 2025
Commodity | Market | State | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maize | Mile 12 | Lagos | ₦35,000.00 | 100kg bag |
Rice | Mile 12 | Lagos | ₦75,000.00 | 50kg bag |
Cassava | Mile 12 | Lagos | ₦12,000.00 | 50kg bag |
Maize | Bodija | Oyo | ₦32,000.00 | 100kg bag |
Rice | Bodija | Oyo | ₦72,000.00 | 50kg bag |
Yam | Oja Oba | Ekiti | ₦5,000.00 | Tuber |
Plantain | New Benin | Edo | ₦2,500.00 | Bunch |
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Cassava
Prices usually rise in September due to planting season.
Tomatoes
Prices typically fall in September as the rainy season harvest comes in.
Rice
Local rice prices are fairly stable in September before the major harvest in November.
Maize
September prices for maize are often higher as many farmers prepare for the next planting cycle.
Yam
The August to September period typically sees stable yam prices as old stock is sold before new harvest.
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Weekly Market Analysis
Expert commentary on current market conditions and future trends
Dr. Oluropo Apalowo
This week's agricultural commodities market has shown notable fluctuations across several key staples. The price of maize has risen by approximately 3% due to increasing demand from poultry farmers and food processors. This uptick comes despite the ongoing harvest season, suggesting that production volumes may be lower than initially projected.
Rice prices have remained relatively stable with only a slight increase of 1.2%, which is lower than the general inflation rate. This stability can be attributed to improved local production following government initiatives to boost rice farming, coupled with steady imports from Asian markets.
Cassava, a key crop for both food security and industrial uses, has seen a more significant price increase of nearly 8%. This surge is largely due to higher demand from processing industries, particularly ethanol and starch manufacturers, combined with transportation challenges affecting supply chain efficiency.
Looking ahead, we anticipate continued pressure on maize prices as we move toward the end of the harvest season. Cassava prices may stabilize as more smallholder farmers bring their produce to market in response to current favorable prices. Rice is expected to maintain its relative stability, though any changes in import policies could quickly alter this outlook.
Farmers are advised to consider staggered selling strategies for maize to capitalize on potential further price increases, while buyers might benefit from securing longer-term supply contracts at current rates before any additional upward movements.
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Farmer & Market Voices
This week, yam is costly because of transport strikes. We can't move produce from the farms to the markets easily, so prices have gone up significantly.
Adamu Ibrahim
Farmer, Kano
Sep 10, 2025
Rice prices are finally stabilizing after months of increases. The recent government import policies are making a difference in local availability.
Chinwe Okafor
Market Trader, Enugu
Sep 12, 2025
Tomato supply from the north has improved this week. Expect prices to drop further if the good weather continues and transport costs remain stable.
Mohammed Bello
Distributor, Lagos
Sep 15, 2025
Comments (2)
Great analysis! I've noticed similar trends in the eastern markets, especially with cassava prices. The industrial demand is really changing the dynamics for smallholders.
Do you think the government intervention in the rice sector is sustainable long-term? I worry about what happens when these subsidies and programs eventually end.