Food Commodity Prices in Various Markets Across Katsina State
Understanding the fluctuating prices of food commodities in local markets is crucial for both consumers and traders. Here’s an overview of the current prices in some markets across Katsina State:
Kankara Market:
- Maize – ₦45,000 to ₦47,000
- Millet – ₦41,000
- Beans – ₦45,000, Groundnut – ₦45,000
- Rice – ₦79,000 to ₦88,000, Local Rice – ₦25,000
- Sesame Seed – ₦94,000, Shea Nut – ₦75,000, Melon Seed – ₦100,000
- Yam – ₦35,000
- Onions – ₦57,000
- Wheat – ₦57,000 to ₦60,000
- Suya Spice – ₦41,000 to ₦42,000
- Pepper – ₦16,000
- Tomato – ₦2,000
- Chili Pepper – ₦15,000, Ground Chili Pepper – ₦9,000
- Garlic – ₦86,000
- Maize Bran – ₦24,000, Maize Chaff – ₦12,500
Bakori Market:
- Maize – ₦49,000
- Millet – ₦42,000
- Beans – ₦47,000, Groundnut – ₦46,000
- Rice – ₦87,000, Local Rice – ₦37,000
- Sorghum – ₦32,000
- Melon Seed – ₦90,000, Melon Husk – ₦19,000
- Wheat – ₦67,000
- Suya Spice – ₦42,000
- Chili Pepper – ₦20,000
- Onions – ₦57,000
- Tiger Nuts – ₦15,000
- Cowpea – ₦37,000
- Garlic – ₦75,000
- Soybeans Husk – ₦30,000
Danmusa Market:
- Maize – ₦42,000
- Millet – ₦34,000
- Beans – ₦42,000
- Rice – ₦70,000, Local Rice – ₦28,000
- Melon Seed – ₦70,000, Melon Husk – ₦27,000
- Onions – ₦56,000
- Sorghum – ₦34,000
- Wheat – ₦48,000
- Suya Spice – ₦40,000
- Pepper – ₦48,000, Ground Chili Pepper – ₦35,000
- Tomato – ₦22,000
- Chili Pepper – ₦7,000
Food Prices at Batsari Market in Katsina State
Today, like every day, the Batsari market pulsates with life, bustling with activity as traders from all corners of this region converge to engage in the vibrant commerce. The Katsina City Wall Committee (KCWC) chairman, Dikko Radda, has lauded their efforts in maintaining the market’s dynamic essence.
Yet, today’s market day showcases the customary exchange of goods and the myriad transactions that define the bustling marketplace.
Food Commodities:
- Rice (Local) – ₦86,000
- Maize (Whole Grain) – ₦50,000
- Maize (Jar) – ₦52,000
- Millet (Jar) – ₦40,000
- Millet (Fine) – ₦39,000
- Suya Spice – ₦45,000 and above
- Wheat Flour (Standard) – ₦64,000
- Wheat Flour (High Quality) – ₦70,000
Household Essentials:
- Ground Chili Pepper (Bulk) – ₦65,000 and above
- Ground Chili Pepper (Small Quantity) – ₦14,000
- Ground Locust Beans – ₦13,000 and above
- Onions (per basket) – from ₦2,000
- Tomatoes (per basket) – from ₦2,000
Other Commodities:
- Sorghum (Red) – ₦36,000 and above
- Sorghum (Local) – ₦40,000 and above
- Sorghum (Processed) – ₦50,000 and above
- Cowpea – ₦11,000 and above
- Ginger (per kilogram) – ₦450
- Hibiscus Flower (per kilogram) – ₦950
- Coconut (per piece) – from ₦4,000
Authored by Alhajin Queen Secretary, Batsari Peoples Forum (BAPFO).
The Batsari market in Katsina continues to be a vibrant hub of trade, offering an array of goods crucial for daily life. The diverse array of commodities and their fluctuating prices showcase the intricate dynamics of this bustling marketplace.
