Plantains Prices in Nigeria
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (NGN) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.13 | 519 | ▼ 26.9% | ▼ 26.9% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the plantains price in Nigeria available is US$ 1.13 per kg (519 NGN), down 26.9% year-on-year.
In 2024, Nigeria exported 44 tonnes of plantains valued at US$49,328, ranking #53 out of 87 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. Export volume declined by 57.4% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for Nigerian plantains is US$1.1262 per kg. Nigeria is a net exporter of plantains.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - plantains in Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported 44 tonnes of plantains valued at US$49,328, ranking #53 out of 87 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. Export volume declined by 57.4% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for Nigerian plantains is US$1.1262 per kg. Nigeria is a net exporter of plantains.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Nigeria exported $49.3K (43.8 t) of plantains▼ 57.4% YoY. That ranks #53 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top plantains exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Ecuador $171.2M · 20.8%
- #2 Guatemala $167.4M · 20.3%
- #3 Colombia $140.5M · 17.1%
- #4 Netherlands $82.1M · 10%
- #5 US $36.5M · 4.4%
Annual export data Nigeria · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.3K | 43.8 t | $1.13 |
| 2023 | $115.7K | 75.1 t | $1.54 |
| 2022 | $18.8K | 9.7 t | $1.94 |
HS Code
plantains is traded under Harmonized System code 0803.10. 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.