Cocoyam Prices in Nigeria
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (NGN) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.49 | 224 | ▼ 41.5% | ▼ 41.5% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the cocoyam price in Nigeria available is US$ 0.49 per kg (224 NGN), down 41.5% year-on-year.
Nigeria exported 158 tonnes of cocoyam in 2024, valued at US$76,840, ranking #25 out of 52 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. Exports increased by 84.9% year-on-year, and Nigeria is a net exporter of cocoyam. The latest export unit value is US$0.4867 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - cocoyam in Nigeria
Nigeria exported 158 tonnes of cocoyam in 2024, valued at US$76,840, ranking #25 out of 52 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. Exports increased by 84.9% year-on-year, and Nigeria is a net exporter of cocoyam. The latest export unit value is US$0.4867 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Nigeria exported $76.8K (157.9 t) of cocoyam▲ 84.9% YoY. That ranks #25 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top cocoyam exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Jamaica $37.1M · 21.9%
- #2 China $28.9M · 17.1%
- #3 Japan $22.3M · 13.2%
- #4 US $19.4M · 11.5%
- #5 Costa Rica $17.6M · 10.4%
Annual export data Nigeria · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76.8K | 157.9 t | $0.49 |
| 2023 | $41.6K | 49.9 t | $0.83 |
HS Code
cocoyam is traded under Harmonized System code 0714.30. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.