Rice (Long Grain)
Price history
| Updated | Market | Latest | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | Mile 12 | ₦62,000 | Lagos State Govt |
| 15 April 2026 | Mile 12 | ₦61,125 | Lagos State Govt |
| 15 April 2026 | Daleko Market | ₦58,800 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 April 2026 | Oyingbo | ₦61,800 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 April 2026 | Mushin | ₦59,500 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 March 2026 | Mile 12 | ₦61,625 | Lagos State Govt |
| 15 March 2026 | Daleko Market | ₦59,500 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 March 2026 | Oyingbo | ₦62,000 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 March 2026 | Mushin | ₦60,000 | Nairametrics survey |
Price by Market
| Market | Area | Price | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile 12 | Ketu, Mainland | ₦62,000 | Cheapest ✓ |
Mile 12: Lagos's largest wholesale food market. Best for bulk grains, rice, and beans. Busiest early morning.
📦 Storage tips
Store in a cool, dry place in sealed containers. Keeps for 6-12 months. Check for weevils before cooking.
🛒 Buying tips
Buy in 25kg or 50kg bags for best value. Check the packaging date. Long grain is more expensive but preferred for jollof and fried rice. Short grain is cheaper and popular for white rice and stew.
🥗 Nutrition
High carbohydrate, moderate protein. Enriched varieties have added B vitamins. 2kg feeds a family of 5 for one jollof pot.
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📝 Why this price matters
Rice is Nigeria's most important food — and its most politically sensitive. At ₦61,125 for a 50kg bag of imported long grain, prices are actually 16% lower than a year ago thanks to improved domestic harvests and reduced demand after the 2024 shock. But "lower" is relative — three years ago, this same bag cost ₦28,000. The government's import substitution policy has boosted local rice production (Kebbi, Ebonyi), but domestic rice remains more expensive than Thai imports in most Lagos markets. The Dangote Rice project and other industrial farming initiatives promise to close the gap, but for now, Lagos remains dependent on imports that arrive through Apapa port and fan out to Mile 12, Daleko, and every neighbourhood market.