Nigeria: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien potato market was estimated at $X in 2021, picking up by 1.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Potato Production in Nigeria

In value terms, potato production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 95% against the previous year. Potato production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of potatoes in Nigeria reduced to X tons per ha in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the average potato yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The potato harvested area in Nigeria was estimated at X ha in 2021, remaining stable against 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 3%. The potato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Potato Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, approx. X tons of potatoes were exported from Nigeria; waning by -78.5% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, enjoyed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 203%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 169%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Niger (X tons) was the main destination for potato exports from Nigeria, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Niger amounted to +1.8%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Niger amounted to -9.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -20.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Niger amounted to -11.3% per year.

Potato Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of potatoes, when their volume decreased by -80.8% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, potato imports plummeted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 168%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of potato imports to Nigeria, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +32.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest potato suppliers to Nigeria were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 52% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +32.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 87% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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