What is the price of locust beans per kilogram/pound in Nigeria today?
The retail price range for Nigeria locust beans is between US$ 6.65 and US$ 8.55 per kilogram or between US$ 3.02 and US$ 3.88 per pound(lb). Click here to see today's exact prices of locust beans in Nigeria
The retail price range in Naira for locust beans is between NGN 3,064.52 and NGN 3,940.09 per kilogram or between NGN 1,389.80 and NGN 1,786.89 per pound(lb) in Abuja and Lagos.
Wholesale prices
In 2025, the approximate wholesale price range for Nigeria locust beans is between US$ 4.66 and US$ 5.99 per kilogram or between US$ 2.11 and US$ 2.71 per pound(lb).
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Nigeria Locust Beans Export Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The export price of Locust Beans from Nigeria has seen a steady increase over the past five years. In 2018, the price per kilogram was $1.45, which increased to $1.60 in 2019. In 2020, the price rose to $1.75, and in 2021 it further increased to $1.90. This year, the export price of Locust Beans from Nigeria is $2.05 per kilogram. This represents a 41% increase in the price over the past five years. Based on this trend, it is likely that the export price of Locust Beans from Nigeria will continue to increase in the coming years. We can predict that the price per kilogram in 2023 will be around $2.20 and in 2024 it will be around $2.35.Nigeria Locust Beans Import Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The import price of Locust Beans 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 to $2.00 per kilogram. Overall, the import price of Locust Beans into Nigeria has been quite unpredictable over the past five years. Looking ahead, it is difficult to predict the prices for 2023 and 2024, as the market is highly volatile and subject to various external factors. However, based on the data, it is likely that the prices will remain in the range of $1.50 to $2.00 per kilogram.Export values for Nigeria locust beans
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