One of the most common food in the country is rice, and this is not limited to Nigeria alone. It is eaten almost everyday in different homes across the country. Rice is also a ceremonial food that is served in parties and ceremonies such as weddings, birthdays, burials, etc.
As one of the most commonly traded goods, the price of rice has a significant impact on Nigeria’s economy.
In recent years, the cost of rice has constantly being on the rise especially within the last few years. This hike in price has not only affected local rice but all kinds of rice available in the country.
The reason for can be attributed to the devaluation of the naira and also the general hike in food prices around the world.
Nonetheless, rice remains a very important component of the Nigerian diet. For several households, rice is the primary food because it’s not so expensive and it’s easy to prepare.
In Nigeria, rice is packed in different sizes, and in this article, we will see the prices of all the sizes of rice in the market from 50kg, 25kg to 10kg and 5kg.
The price of rice depends on the brand, quality, and colour. The price of local rice and foreign rice are not the same, even though though there is ban on importation of rice, there are still several foreign rice brands in the country.
Let’s see how much rice cost in the market currently.
How Much is a Bag of Rice in Nigeria?
For both local and foreign rice, the price of a bag of rice in Nigeria is from 55,000 – 77,000 NGN depending on the size of the bag.
The different market variables affect the cost of rice per bag because the cost of rice varies depending on the size and brand.
How Much is a 50kg Bag of Rice in Nigeria
There are different brands of rice and their prices are not the same. These brands are produced in different countries but they have dominated the Nigerian market.
These brands include Caprice, Mama Gold, Royal Stallion, Rice Master and Stallion, and so on.
The current price of 50kg bag of rice in Nigeria by brand is as follows;
Caprice ₦55,000 – ₦77,000
Mama Gold Rice ₦57,000 – ₦75,000
Mama’s Pride Rice ₦58,500 – ₦76,000
Mama’s Pride (Premium Parboiled) Rice ₦58,000 – N77,000
Royal Stallion Rice ₦55,000 – ₦74,000
Big Bull Stone Rice ₦52,000 – ₦70,000
Mango Rice ₦54,500 – ₦72,500
Mama’s Choice ₦57,500 – 75,000
Gerawa Rice ₦56,000 – ₦71,500
Labana Rice ₦54,000 – ₦75,000
Siamese ₦55,500 – ₦75,000
Optimum Parboiled Rice ₦37,000 – ₦77,000
HAB Premium Parboiled Rice ₦55,000 – ₦73,000
Mafa Rice ₦55,000 – ₦74,000
Ebonyi Special Rice ₦55,000 – ₦76,000
Destoned Ofada Rice ₦53,000 – ₦70,000
Vitali ₦55,500 – ₦72,000
How Much is a 25kg Bag of Rice in Nigeria
The current price of a 25kg bag of rice in Nigeria ranges from 50,500 – 55,000 NGN. Below are some brands of 25kg bag of rice and their their prices
Big Bull Premium Rice ₦50,500 – ₦55,500
Mama’s Pride Premium Parboiled Rice ₦52,000 – ₦55,500
Royal Stallion ₦53,980 – ₦55,000
How Much is a 10kg Bag of Rice in Nigeria
Below are the current price of rice of different brands from 10kg, 5kg and 2kg;
Mama’s Pride Parboiled Rice 10kg ₦22,900 – ₦25,000
Caprice 10kg ₦20,000 – ₦26,500
Aani Premium Basmati Rice 10kg ₦20,500 – ₦27,500
Mama Gold Semolina 10kg ₦20,500 – ₦26,500
Royal Stallion 10kg ₦21,500 – ₦25,500
How Much is a 5kg Bag of Rice in Nigeria
Below are the current prices of different brands of 5kg bag of rice in Nigeria;
Perchams Organic Brown Rice 5kg ₦10,500 – ₦15,500
Maharani Indian Basmati Rice 5kg ₦10,900 – ₦17,000
Arike Ofada Rice 5kg ₦9,500 – ₦14,500
Lal Qilla Basmati Rice 5kg ₦8,400 – ₦16,500
Local Ofada Rice 5kg ₦10,000 – ₦18,000
Mama’s Pride Parboiled Rice 5kg ₦25,000 – ₦27,500
Royal Stallion Rice 5kg ₦9,800 – ₦15,500
How Much is a 2kg Bag of Rice in Nigeria
Below are the current prices of different brands of a 2kg bag of rice in Nigeria;
Nu’eden Ofada Rice 2kg ₦6,300 – ₦10,500
Laila Brown Basmati Rice 2kg ₦8,500 – ₦11,000
Tropical Sun Natural Brown Basmati Rice 2kg ₦6,000 – ₦10,500
Where in Nigeria Can I Buy Cheap Rice?
You can find affordable rice in local markets, wholesale shops and supermarkets.
Local rice are more affordable than foreign rice because shipping cost us not included in the price. So, the best places to buy affordable rice is at rice mills or states in the country where they grow local rice.
You can also get cheap rice when you purchase it directly from the farmer, you might need to pay for the processing but getting it directly from them is cheaper but it’s hard to find farmers that sells directly to consumers.
In Nigeria, the places to find cheap rice are in the following states;
Ondo State
Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
Ogun State
Kebbi State
Kano State
Patigi, Kwara State
Niger State
Benue State
Kaduna State
Ekiti State
Akwa Ibom State
Jigawa State
Cross River State
Rivers State
Best Quality of Rice in Nigeria
With all the brands of rice in Nigeria, it is difficult to pinpoint the best quality of rice including local and foreign. Because the quality of rice depends on personal preference.
Nonetheless, we have put together some of the high-quality choice and the most popular rice below
Parboiled Rice
Parboiled rice is mostly expensive regardless of the brand. Like the name goes, parboiled rice has been parboiled before they its packaged which makes it more nutrient dense and easy to prepare.
Parboiled rice is most preferred which is one of the reasons it’s more expensive than others
Basmati Rice
These are long grain rice, they are one of the most sought after rice in the country. They have delicate texture and are preferred several families in the country.
Brown Rice
This is one of the best quality of rice in the country because of its health advantages.
It’s mostly considered as an alternative for white rice because it is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Ofada Rice
This is one if the best local rice in the country, it is one of the most sought after rice because of its taste and nutritive value.
In general, your taste and nutritional choice will determine the rice to purchase in the country.
It is better you go for a rice that has good reputation and has been in the market for a l in time.
Factors to Consider when purchasing Rice
There are a number of things you need to take into consideration when buying rice. They are;
Price: More often than not, price often determine the quality of rice. However, local rice are more affordable but to the fact that it’s produced locally.
Brands: There are different brands of rice in the market today. Before buying a particular brand, you should get all the necessary information about it
Rice Variety: There are different varieties of rice such as basmati, jasmine, parboiled, etc. Their texture, flavour and cooking time are not the same. So, it’s important to nite thing before buying rice.
Package: Before buying rice take a closer look at the package. Look out for any damages or tampering on the packaging to avoid buying rice that have been tampered with.