Prices of food items surge in Ngelzarma grain market

Prices of food items surge in Ngelzarma grain market

Story by Kasim Isa Muhammad

The grain market in Ngelzarma town of Yobe state have witnessed modest fluctuations in food commodity prices this week, with slight increases in beans and a noticeable drop in the prices of millet, maize, and sorghum.

According to market sources, the current price of new millet now ranges between ₦47,000 and ₦48,000, reflecting a mild decline compared to previous weeks.

Meanwhile, maize varieties are being sold between ₦45,000 and ₦47,000, marking a decrease in cost.

Sorghum prices also saw a downward trend. Kaura Sorghum now sells for between ₦40,000 and ₦41,000, while White Sorghum is priced between ₦44,000 and ₦46,000. The price of Wala Sorghum (Wuyo) remains unlisted, as does that of the Kwakwai Sorghum variety.

Neptune Prime noted that the cost of beans has experienced a slight surge. Large white beans are now sold at ₦85,000 to ₦90,000 per bag, while smaller white beans command between ₦90,000 and ₦93,000. Brown beans top the list, with prices ranging from ₦90,000 to ₦95,000.

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Other commodities listed include:
– Tobacco Seeds: ₦18,000 – ₦19,000
– Mixed Sesame Seeds: ₦60,000
– Gurguzu (mixed grain waste): ₦25,000
– Gangala (Gujiya nuts): ₦180,000
– Aƙwaro Ɗan Ngalda: ₦21,000.

Traders attribute the variations to seasonal shifts, market supply levels, and ongoing transportation challenges across the region.

Buyers are advised to monitor the market closely as fluctuations are expected to continue in the coming weeks.

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