Prices of grains, other food items at Dawasa Market, Yobe State
Story by Kasim Isa MUHAMMAD
Grain prices at the Dawasa Town Grain Market in Yobe State have fallen noticeably this week, a development that has brought relief to many buyers but has left mixed feelings among sellers. The decline, recorded on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, affects major staples including maize, millet, sorghum, beans, groundnuts, and other essential commodities.
Maize is now selling between ₦28,000 and ₦33,000, a shift welcomed by households coping with rising living costs. New millet varieties are priced at ₦28,000, ₦30,000, and ₦32,000, while older millet sells between ₦30,000 and ₦33,000. Fresh sorghum now ranges from ₦22,000 to ₦25,000, compared to older stock listed between ₦31,000 and ₦30,000.
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Prices of beans, a key protein source for many families, have also dropped. New white beans are selling for ₦55,000 to ₦57,000, while new large red beans range between ₦65,000 and ₦68,000. Melon has seen one of the sharper decreases, falling from ₦50,000 to ₦46,000.
Groundnuts and Bambara nuts also reflect softened pricing. New groundnuts are listed at ₦80,000 to ₦83,000, and Bambara nuts at ₦80,000 to ₦82,000. Processed rice sells for ₦24,000 to ₦25,000, while polished rice is priced at ₦95,000. Regular groundnuts have dropped from ₦100,000 to ₦95,000, a shift many traders link to increased supply from recent harvests.
Sellers in the market say the price drop is expected during harvest periods, but many express concern over shrinking profit margins. Despite the lower commodity prices, they note that transportation costs, fuel expenses, and market levies remain high, limiting their earnings even as more customers buy in larger quantities.
Buyers, however, describe the new prices as a welcome relief. Many residents say the reductions are helping ease pressure on household budgets, especially as the festive season approaches.
Neptune Prime noted that for families who have struggled with rising food prices in recent months, the changes offer an opportunity to stock up or diversify food purchases.
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