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Tomatoes

Current price
₦1,200
per 1kg · Lagos State Govt · 15 May 2026
▼ 3.2%

Price history

UpdatedMarketLatestSource
15 May 2026Mile 12₦1,200Lagos State Govt
15 April 2026Mile 12₦1,240Lagos State Govt
15 April 2026Daleko Market₦1,150Nairametrics survey
15 April 2026Oyingbo₦1,280Nairametrics survey
15 April 2026Mushin₦1,200Nairametrics survey
15 March 2026Mile 12₦945Lagos State Govt
15 March 2026Daleko Market₦880Nairametrics survey
15 March 2026Oyingbo₦900Nairametrics survey
15 March 2026Mushin₦920Nairametrics survey

Price by Market

MarketAreaPricevs cheapest
Mile 12Ketu, Mainland₦1,200Cheapest ✓

Mile 12: Lagos's largest wholesale food market. Best for bulk grains, rice, and beans. Busiest early morning.

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Yoruba name
Tòmátì
Igbo name
Tomato
Season
Seasonal
Peak months: Dec-Mar (expensive/scarce), Jul-Oct (cheap/abundant)
Price trend
Rising
Origin
Primarily from Jos (Plateau State), Kaduna, and Kano. Some from Oyo State. Lagos produces almost zero tomatoes locally — 100% transported from north/southwest.
Also known as
Fresh tomatoesTomato Jos (Jos variety)Ibadan tomatoesKampe tomatoes

📦 Storage tips

Fresh tomatoes last 5-7 days at room temperature, 2 weeks refrigerated. For longer storage, blend and freeze in portions — saves money during expensive months. Some Lagos households buy in bulk during cheap season (Aug-Sep) and freeze for months.

🛒 Buying tips

Buy tomatoes at the start of the week — they arrive freshest on Mondays at Mile 12. Avoid buying late in the week when they're overripe. "Tomato Jos" variety from Plateau State is considered the best quality. During peak season (Aug-Oct), prices can drop 50-60% — buy and blend in bulk.

🥗 Nutrition

Rich in lycopene (antioxidant), Vitamin C, and potassium. Cooking actually increases lycopene availability. A staple in every Nigerian stew and sauce.

🍳 Used in

Stew (base of every Nigerian stew)Jollof riceFried ricePepper soupEgg sauceBeans porridge

🔁 Substitutes

Tomato paste/puree (₦800/tin)Tatashe (bell pepper, for color)Canned tomatoes

📝 Why this price matters

Tomatoes are Lagos's most seasonal commodity — prices swing 200-300% between harvest (August-October, when a big basket costs ₦5,000) and scarcity (December-March, when the same basket hits ₦30,000-₦40,000). The current price of ₦1,240/kg (April 2026) is mid-range — the post-holiday correction brought prices down from December peaks, but supply from Jos and Kaduna hasn't fully normalized. The tomato glut-and-scarcity cycle is one of Nigeria's most predictable food price patterns. Smart Lagos households use it: buy 20-30kg during August glut, blend, and freeze in 1-litre portions. That frozen stock lasts through the expensive months. Tomato paste (₦800/tin) serves as the year-round insurance policy — it's imported, so its price is stable in naira terms but rising with FX.

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FAQ

Tomatoes currently sells for ₦1,200 per 1kg at Mile 12, our reference market.