Onion prices expected to rise as festive season nears
As the festive season approaches, onion prices are set to increase, according to the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria in Kaduna State. Amir Adamu, the association's secretary, explained that higher demand and delayed harvests are driving up costs. Prices for onions now vary significantly between states, with fresh onions from Sokoto fetching much higher prices. Relief in prices is not expected until early 2026.
TLDR
- Amir Adamu said onion prices are rising due to increased demand and late harvests as the festive season approaches.
- In Kaduna, old onions harvested around July and August 2024 sell for ₦50,000–₦60,000 per bag, while fresh onions from Sokoto go for ₦80,000–₦100,000.
- A bag of onions currently sells for between ₦100,000 and ₦130,000, up from ₦70,000–₦100,000 a few months ago.
- Prices are expected to remain high through the holidays, with only slight relief possible from January to March 2026.
- The association warns that the chance of a significant price drop before then is very low.
