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Food Staples prices in Nigeria
Sector market report · 6 tracked items ·
Food Staples prices in Nigeria were mostly higher in the week to 23 June 2026: of 6 tracked items, 2 rose and 1 eased, with Rice (local) the biggest move (-2.3% to ₦82,000 per 50kg bag).
Key takeaways
- Opaindex tracks 6 food staples price points in Nigeria, each carrying its source, as-of date and confidence rating.
- In the week to 23 June 2026, 2 items rose and 1 eased week-on-week.
- Rice (local) saw the biggest move, -2.3% to ₦82,000 per 50kg bag.
- Prices range from ₦2,347 (Yam (tuber)) to ₦112,285 (Rice (imported)), drawn from 4 distinct sources.
Current food staples prices
| Item | Price | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (imported) Nigeria · 50kg bag Confidence: High confidence | ₦112,285 | 0.0% |
| Rice (local) Nigeria · 50kg bag Confidence: Medium confidence | ₦82,000 | +0.4% |
| Groundnut Oil Nigeria · 25 litres Confidence: Low confidence | ₦62,000 | +0.3% |
| Palm Oil Lagos · 25 litres Confidence: Medium confidence | ₦48,000 | -0.8% |
| Garri (white) Nigeria · 50kg bag Confidence: High confidence | ₦40,662 | 0.0% |
| Yam (tuber) Nigeria · per tuber (medium) Confidence: High confidence | ₦2,347 | 0.0% |
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This week
Risers (2)
- Palm Oil +1.7%
- Groundnut Oil +0.9%
Decliners (1)
- Rice (local) -2.3%
Biggest move: Rice (local), -2.3% to ₦82,000.
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