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Nigeria's most trusted
real-time agricultural commodity prices platform
Accurate live market data from verified markets across Nigeria
Commodity.ng provides live, accurate spot prices for agricultural commodities across Nigerian markets, helping farmers, traders, processors, and investors make better pricing and trading decisions with real-time market data they can trust. In other words de-risking agriculture for people looking to start a career in agriculture
Nigeria Commodity Price Index
Transparent farmer vs market pricing
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🌾 Commodity Prices (₦ / 50kg)
📈 2026 Inflation Rate (%)
Live Spot-Prices
Serves live-spot, accurate and timely data
Big Data Analysis
Performs big data analysis to help shape the policies of the sector
De-risking Agriculture
De-risking agriculture for a suitable career in the sector
🌾 Multi-Crop Simulation Dashboard
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📊 Commodity Price Intelligence (2026)
🌾 Top 10 Grain Prices in Nigeria (₦)
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Agriculture In Nigeria
The agricultural sector is the most important sector of the economy with about 30 million hectares of farmland cultivated year in, year out. The sector does about 11 billion dollars annually and employ about 70% of the population in the country directly or indirectly
Commodity.ng is a Nigerian Agro-tech company that aims to provide innovative, technology integrated solutions to agriculture in Nigeria. The project was carefully created to provide solutions to major problems faced by the agricultural sector of Nigeria.
- Live spot Pricing
- Historic Data
- 50+ Agric commodities
- Data Analysis
- Agricultural Commodities
- All 36 States
- Data API
- User Experience
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Our Services
We provide accurate, historic, and real-time agricultural commodity data across all 36 states and the FCT of Nigeria, helping farmers, traders, consumers and investors make better decisions.
Collect Data
Precision-driven agricultural data gathering across markets and regions.
Analyze Data
Turning raw commodity data into actionable insights and trends.
Share Data
Delivering reliable agricultural intelligence to farmers and stakeholders.
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Get instant farming advice on crops, livestock, fertilizers, and market strategies tailored for Nigerian farmers using smart agro intelligence.
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Nigeria Commodity Prices vs Inflation (2015–2026)
We began as a group of farmers coming together to voice out our problems with the farming sector in Nigeria and extortion by middlemen. This movement gave birth to commodity.ng.
Since 2017, we have built a system that delivers transparent commodity pricing, market intelligence, and agricultural insights across Nigeria and beyond — empowering farmers, traders, and investors.
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🌾 Quick Farming Answers
Nigeria’s agricultural system is highly diverse, and crop performance depends on ecological zones. Cassava production alone exceeds 60 million metric tons annually, making it the most dominant staple crop in the country.
Maize production stands at about 10–12 million metric tons per year, while rice production exceeds 8 million metric tons. Despite this, demand still surpasses supply, creating strong investment opportunities.
Northern Nigeria receives between 500–1200mm rainfall, favoring millet and sorghum, while southern Nigeria receives 1500–3000mm rainfall, supporting cassava, rice, and oil palm.
The best crop is therefore not universal but location-based. Farmers who align crops with climate conditions and market demand achieve higher yields and income stability.
Yes. Over 70% of Nigeria’s food production comes from smallholder farmers, proving that agriculture is accessible even with limited capital.
Vegetables like spinach, pepper, and tomatoes mature in 3–8 weeks, while broiler poultry reaches market size in 6–8 weeks, making them ideal for beginners.
Agriculture contributes about 23–25% of Nigeria’s GDP, meaning even small-scale farmers operate within a very large and active economy.
The key to success is starting small, managing costs efficiently, and reinvesting profits into gradual expansion.
In southern Nigeria, planting begins between March–April due to early rainfall. In northern Nigeria, planting begins between May–June due to delayed rainfall patterns.
Nigeria receives between 500mm to 3000mm annual rainfall, depending on region. This directly determines planting schedules and crop performance.
Proper timing can increase yields by up to 30–40%, especially for maize and rice crops.
Climate variability is increasing, so farmers are advised to follow weather forecasts and adopt climate-smart farming practices.
Yes. Nigeria has a population of over 220 million people, creating one of the largest food markets in Africa.
Agriculture contributes about 24% of GDP, making it one of the most important sectors in the economy.
Value addition increases profits significantly. Cassava processing can improve value by 200–300% compared to raw sales.
However, post-harvest losses in Nigeria can reach 20–30%, meaning efficiency and storage systems are key to profitability.
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