Onion Prices Surge 900% to ₦300,000 in Six Months as Farmers Report Massive Post-Harvest Losses
The price of fresh onions in Nigeria has risen by 900 per cent in six months, with a 120-kilogramme bag now selling for approximately ₦300,000, compared with ₦30,000 in April 2026. The sharp increase has been linked to extensive post-harvest losses, inadequate storage facilities, warehouse fires and disruptions affecting onion production and distribution.
