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Nigeria: Fonio Market 2025

Fonio Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien fonio market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a strong increase. Fonio consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fonio Production in Nigeria

In value terms, fonio production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. Fonio production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average fonio yield in Nigeria reduced to X kg per ha, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 5%. The fonio yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fonio were harvested in Nigeria; remaining constant against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 3.2%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the fonio harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fonio Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, fonio exports from Nigeria surged to X kg, increasing by 6,425% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 77,700% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fonio exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 222,050% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for fonio exports from Nigeria, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2019 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to +6,425.0%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) also remains the key foreign market for fonio exports from Nigeria.

From 2019 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average fonio export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -98.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 186%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2019 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -98.5% per year.

Fonio Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of fonio, when their volume decreased by -82.8% to X kg. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 281% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X kg, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fonio imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 319% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Niger (X kg) was the main fonio supplier to Nigeria, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Niger was relatively modest.

In value terms, Niger ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fonio to Nigeria.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Niger was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average fonio import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, declining by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 9.9%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Niger.

From 2018 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +9.8% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Guinea constituted the country with the largest volume of fonio consumption, comprising approx. 76% of total volume. Moreover, fonio consumption in Guinea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Nigeria, sevenfold. Mali ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.9% share.
The country with the largest volume of fonio production was Guinea, comprising approx. 76% of total volume. Moreover, fonio production in Guinea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Nigeria, sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mali, with a 5.9% share.
In value terms, Niger $173) constituted the largest supplier of fonio to Nigeria.
The average fonio export price stood at $5,630 per ton in 2020, approximately equating the previous year.
The average fonio import price stood at $8,238 per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fonio market in Nigeria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 94 - Fonio

Country coverage:

  • Nigeria

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Nigeria
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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