Nigeria: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2025

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Nigeria

For the fifth year in a row, the Nigerien preserved and frozen vegetable market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 11% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a prominent expansion. Preserved and frozen vegetable consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports from Nigeria

For the eleventh consecutive year, Nigeria recorded growth in overseas shipments of vegetables (preserved, frozen), which increased by 18% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 126%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 51%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Niger (X tons) was the main destination for preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved and frozen vegetable exports to Niger exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Niger stood at +34.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+16.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+68.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables (preserved, frozen) exports from Nigeria, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Niger ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +19.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (+27.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+44.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved and frozen vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger ($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 Benin (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports into Nigeria

For the fifth consecutive year, Nigeria recorded growth in purchases abroad of vegetables (preserved, frozen), which increased by 11% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 131%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Barbados (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved and frozen vegetable imports to Nigeria, together comprising 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +34.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Barbados ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest preserved and frozen vegetable suppliers to Nigeria, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +31.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average preserved and frozen vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and Barbados ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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