The Kaduna State chapter of the National Onions Producers, Processors, and Marketers of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has predicted a slight increase in the cost of onions this yuletide due to increasing demand.
NOPPMAN secretary, Kaduna State chapter, Amir Adamu, stated in an interview with journalists on Sunday in Lagos that the price of onions is increasing due to a rise in demand and the presence of some yet-to-be-harvested farms, as the yuletide approaches.
“The price of onions varies from state to state; here in Kaduna, the old onion that was produced and harvested around July and August this year sells for about N50,000 to N60,000 per bag.
“However, the fresh onions being harvested and produced from Sokoto sell for about N80,000 to N100,000 per bag.
“This is because of the high demand for the Sokoto species of the onion and its current availability,” Mr Adamu said.
He, however, said there was a possibility of an increase in the price of the produce because border states were yet to harvest onions on their farms.
“It is expensive up north because it is currently in high demand. The price of onions is expected to gradually drop from January next year, when onions from Kebbi State are ready for harvest. The possibility of the cost of onions dropping is negligible.
“Before now, an old bag of onions sold between N30,000 and N40,000 up north, but it is quite expensive this year due to the demand rate.
“As the Christmas celebration approaches, the price may further increase due to the demand for the produce. We can only expect a respite in the price of onions in early January to March 2026,” he said.
A bag of onions is currently sold between ₦100,000 and ₦130,000 per bag, as opposed to ₦70,000 to ₦100,000 sold a few months back.
(NAN)