Price trends, supply chain dynamics and demand forecasts for maize, sorghum and paddy rice across Northern Nigerian trading zones. This brief covers Q1 2025 market conditions, corridor-level price differentials, and outlook for Q2.
Key Findings
- Maize: ₦320,000–₦340,000/MT at Kano aggregation points
- Sorghum: ₦280,000–₦295,000/MT in Benue supply zones
- Paddy Rice: Declining 8% YoY due to import pressure
Corridor Performance
The Kano–Lagos North-South corridor continues to be the highest-volume domestic route, carrying an estimated 45,000 MT of grains quarterly. Road infrastructure improvements on the A2 highway have reduced transit time by approximately 18%.
Outlook
Q2 2025 is expected to see stable to slightly declining maize prices as the dry season harvest completes. Soybean demand from the Southeast processing belt remains strong.