What is the price of eels per kilogram/pound in Nigeria today?
The retail price range for Nigeria eels is between US$ 18.35 and US$ 26.08 per kilogram or between US$ 8.32 and US$ 11.83 per pound(lb). Click here to see today's exact prices of eels in Nigeria
The retail price range in Naira for eels is between NGN 8,456.31 and NGN 12,016.87 per kilogram or between NGN 3,835.06 and NGN 5,449.83 per pound(lb) in Abuja and Lagos.
Wholesale prices
In 2025, the approximate wholesale price range for Nigeria eels is between US$ 12.85 and US$ 18.25 per kilogram or between US$ 5.83 and US$ 8.28 per pound(lb).
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Nigeria Eels Export Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The export price of eels from Nigeria has seen a steady increase over the past five years. In 2018, the export price per kilogram was $2.45, which increased to $2.60 in 2019. In 2020, the price rose to $2.75, and in 2021 it further increased to $2.90. The most recent data shows that the export price per kilogram of eels from Nigeria in 2022 was $3.05. This represents a 24.5% increase in the export price of eels from Nigeria over the past five years. Based on this trend, it is likely that the export price of eels from Nigeria will continue to increase in the coming years, with an estimated price of $3.21 in 2023 and $3.37 in 2024.Nigeria Eels Import Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The import price of eels into Nigeria over the past five years has been quite volatile. In 2018, the price per kilogram was $2.50, which was the highest in the five-year period. This was followed by a sharp decline in 2019 to $1.50 per kilogram. In 2020, the price rose again to $2.00 per kilogram, before dropping to $1.50 in 2021. This year, the price has increased slightly to $1.75 per kilogram. Overall, the import price of eels into Nigeria has been quite unpredictable over the past five years, with prices fluctuating between $1.50 and $2.50 per kilogram. It is difficult to predict what the prices will be in 2023 and 2024, but it is likely that they will remain in the same range as the past five years.Export values for Nigeria eels
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