Garri (Ijebu)
Price history
| Updated | Market | Latest | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | Mile 12 | ₦1,500 | Lagos State Govt |
| 15 April 2026 | Mile 12 | ₦1,350 | Lagos State Govt |
| 15 April 2026 | Daleko Market | ₦1,300 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 April 2026 | Oyingbo | ₦1,380 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 April 2026 | Mushin | ₦1,320 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 March 2026 | Mile 12 | ₦1,533 | Lagos State Govt |
| 15 March 2026 | Daleko Market | ₦1,480 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 March 2026 | Oyingbo | ₦1,560 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 March 2026 | Mushin | ₦1,500 | Nairametrics survey |
Price by Market
| Market | Area | Price | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile 12 | Ketu, Mainland | ₦1,500 | Cheapest ✓ |
Mile 12: Lagos's largest wholesale food market. Best for bulk grains, rice, and beans. Busiest early morning.
📦 Storage tips
Keeps longer than white garri due to lower moisture content from extra fermentation. Store in sealed bags or containers. Avoid humidity — Ijebu garri hardens when it absorbs moisture.
🛒 Buying tips
Genuine Ijebu garri has a distinct sour/tangy taste and finer texture than white garri. Test by tasting before buying in bulk — some sellers mix white garri with small Ijebu. Price premium (₦1,350 vs ₦1,256 for white) is justified by the quality difference. Best bought from Ijebu traders at Mile 12 or Daleko.
🥗 Nutrition
Lower moisture than white garri. Higher in fiber due to extended fermentation. The sour taste comes from lactic acid fermentation — similar to yogurt. More filling per serving than white garri.
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📝 Why this price matters
Ijebu garri is the connoisseur's choice — a fermented cassava product with a distinctive sour tang that white garri lacks. It's named after the Ijebu people of Ogun State who developed the extended fermentation technique. The extra processing makes it slightly more expensive (₦1,350 vs ₦1,256 for white garri per paint bucket), but devotees consider it a different product entirely. Ijebu garri is preferred for soaking (drinking garri) because the sour taste pairs better with sugar and groundnuts. For eba, many households prefer the milder white garri. Both varieties dropped ~12% from March to April 2026, following the strong cassava harvest trend.