Nigeria: Citrus Fruit Market 2026

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien citrus fruit market expanded modestly to $X in 2025, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2025, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in Nigeria

In value terms, citrus fruit production reached $X in 2025 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2025, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2025, the average citrus fruit yield in Nigeria amounted to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from 2023 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2025. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Nigeria fell to X ha in 2025, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2023, and then fell in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2025, citrus fruit exports from Nigeria rose sharply to X tons, growing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2025 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2025. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2025 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Nigeria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to South Africa exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Niger (X tons), twofold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Africa amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Nigeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to South Africa stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Niger (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2025, imports of citrus fruits into Nigeria soared to X tons, increasing by X% on 2023. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2025, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports soared to $X in 2025. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2025, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to Nigeria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Nigeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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