Nigeria: Poppy Seed Market 2025

Poppy Seed Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien poppy seed market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -7.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw significant growth. Poppy seed consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Production in Nigeria

In value terms, poppy seed production shrank sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Poppy seed production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of poppy seed in Nigeria totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of poppy seed were harvested in Nigeria; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, overseas shipments of poppy seed increased by 19% to X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, faced a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 61%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X kg) was the main destination for poppy seed exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, poppy seed exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland totaled -30.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (0.0% per year) and Ireland (-34.7% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for poppy seed exports from Nigeria, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 4.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland totaled -31.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (0.0% per year) and Ireland (-42.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poppy seed export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poppy seed export price decreased by -20.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 59% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (-1.4%).

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of poppy seed were imported into Nigeria; increasing by 397% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 582% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 526%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of poppy seed to Nigeria, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, poppy seed imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa amounted to +10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+36.5% per year) and Belgium (-2.1% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of poppy seed to Nigeria, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled +44.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-5.6% per year) and Belgium (-9.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average poppy seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -58.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 77%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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