Tomato
Price history
| Update | Market | Latest | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | Mile 12 | ₦1,200 | Lagos State Govt |
| 15 April 2026 | Mile 12 | ₦1,240 | Lagos State Govt |
| 15 April 2026 | Daleko Market | ₦1,150 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 April 2026 | Oyingbo | ₦1,280 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 April 2026 | Mushin | ₦1,200 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 March 2026 | Mile 12 | ₦945 | Lagos State Govt |
| 15 March 2026 | Daleko Market | ₦880 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 March 2026 | Oyingbo | ₦900 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 March 2026 | Mushin | ₦920 | Nairametrics survey |
Price by Market
| Market | Area | Price | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile 12 | Ketu, Mainland | ₦1,200 | Cheapest ✓ |
Mile 12: Di biggest wholesale food market for Lagos. Best for bulk grains, rice, and beans. E dey full pass for early morning.
📦 How to keep am
Fresh tomato last 5-7 days for room temperature, 2 weeks for fridge. For longer storage, blend am and freeze in portions — save money when e expensive. Some Lagos household buy bulk for cheap season (Aug-Sep) and freeze for months.
🛒 Buying tips
Buy tomato for start of di week — dem arrive fresh pass on Monday for Mile 12. Avoid buying late for di week. "Tomato Jos" variety from Plateau State na di best quality. For peak season (Aug-Oct), price fit drop 50-60% — buy and blend am for bulk.
🥗 Nutrition
Rich in lycopene (antioxidant), Vitamin C, and potassium. Cooking actually increases lycopene availability. A staple in every Nigerian stew and sauce.
🍳 Where dem dey use am
🔁 Substitutes
📝 Wetin di price mean
Tomato na Lagos most seasonal commodity — price swing 200-300% between harvest (Aug-Oct) and scarcity (Dec-Mar). Current price ₦1,240/kg na mid-range. Di tomato glut-and-scarcity cycle na one of Nigeria most predictable food price pattern. Smart Lagos household use am: buy 20-30kg during August glut, blend am, freeze in 1-litre portion. Dat frozen stock last through di expensive months.