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Nigeria Spends N11.8bn on Apple Imports as Fruit Prices Soar

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Nigeria Spends N11.8bn on Apple Imports as Fruit Prices Soar | Daily Report Nigeria
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  • Nigeria imported N11.8 billion worth of apples in the last quarter of 2024.

  • The fruit prices continuing to rise, making them unaffordable for many Nigerians.

  • The Fruit sellers in Abuja have reported low patronage due to the high prices, with apples now costing between N450 and N800. 

Nigeria spent N11.8 billion on importing apples in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Despite the World Health Organization’s endorsement of fruits and vegetables as vital components of a healthy diet, their prices have surged to levels beyond the reach of most families.

Fruit retailers in Abuja have observed a sharp decline in customer demand due to the escalating costs.

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Musa Suleiman, a fruit seller in the Jahi area, lamented the price increase, stating that apples, which were once priced at N200 to N250, now range from N450 to N800 depending on their size.

He further explained that high prices for other fruits like grapes have resulted in unsold stock, with some products becoming spoilt in shops.

Another retailer, Mansur Mansur from Kado Kuchi, noted that the low patronage was especially evident during the Ramadan season, a period traditionally marked by increased fruit purchases.

As a result of the soaring prices, many Nigerians have begun to limit their fruit consumption.

Anike Abubakar, a mother of one, shared that she now only eats fruits when she is sick, having stopped buying them regularly due to their high costs.

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The rising food prices are also affecting small-scale businesses, as warned by Emeka Obegolu, the President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

He stated that if the situation continues, it could significantly harm businesses already struggling with the country’s economic challenges.

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