Plantains can be sold in the open markets around Nigeria; it can also be sold in the organized markets like supermarkets and hotels.
Plantains can also be sold in small neighborhood markets and to retail sellers that sell the plantains on their wheelbarrows. Plantains can also be sold to hawkers. There are a lot of people who hawk plantains in Nigeria.
Plantains can also be sold to people who sell them in garages and motor parks.
Where you can sell your plantains in Nigeria
You can sell your plantains in Nigeria in the following places:
Open Markets
Plantains can be sold in the open markets in Nigeria. These are the local markets in villages, towns and cities in Nigeria.
You can sell your plantain in the following open markets:
Markets where plantain can be sold in Nigeria |
Mile 12 Market, Lagos |
Mushin Market, Lagos |
Iyana Iba Market, Lagos |
Iyana Ipaja Market, Lagos |
Bodija Market, Ibadan |
Oyemekun Market, Akure |
Oja Oba Market, Abeokuta |
Oja Oba Market, Osogbo |
Oja Oba Market, Ado Ekiti |
Benin Market |
Sapele Market |
Asaba Market |
Port-Harcourt Market |
Uyo Market |
Calabar Market |
Yenoga Market |
Owerri Market |
Awka Market |
Enugu Market |
Abakiliki Market |
Enugu Market |
Lokoja Market |
Wuse Market |
Garki Market |
Minna Market |
Kaduna Market |
Makurdi Market |
Farin Gada Market, Jos |
Lafia Market |
Keffi Market |
Sokoto Market |
Birnin-Kebbi Market |
Zamfara Market |
Dutse Market |
Kano Market |
Gombe Market |
Bauchi Market |
Yola Market |
Maiduguri Market |
Mushin market, Lagos is the biggest plantain market in Lagos. Trucks come from everywhere in the country to offload plantains in this market.
There are other big plantain markets in locations where cocoa is planted. These locations include Ondo city, J4, Benin and Ile-Oluji etc.
Organised Markets
Plantains can also be sold in the organized markets. These markets include supermarkets, spas and hotels.
Some of the organized markets that you can sell your plantain include:
- Shoprite
- Spar
- Nicon Hotel
- Beauty Stores
- Ebeano Supermarket etc.
Factors that can affect where you can sell your plantain in Nigeria
The following factors can affect where you can sell your plantain in Nigeria:
Location of your farm
If your farm is located far away from a big market, It may be better and cost effective for you to sell your plantain in the markets near you.
For instance, if your plantain farm is located in Ondo, it may be better for you to sell the plantains in Ondo. However, selling plantains in the northern part of Nigeria is lucrative.
Prevailing price of plantain in your location
If the prevailing price of plantain in your location is too low, it may be better for you to sell in markets farther away from you.
Northern Nigerian markets command the highest prices for plantain in Nigeria; you may need to sell your plantains in markets in big cities if you want to make more profit.
Cost of transportation
The cost of transporting your plantains can determine the place to sell it. If your plantain farm is far away, you may incur a high cost of transporting your produce. In this case, it is better you sell in markets closer to you.
You can read more on plantain farming in Nigeria here.