Lagos, Nigeria – Lagos residents continue to navigate a challenging food-cost environment, but the latest Nairametrics Lagos market survey for November 2025 offers a slightly more encouraging outlook for consumers. The survey, conducted across four major markets—Mushin, Mile 2, Daleko, and Oyingbo—reveals a mixed pattern in food prices, with some relief tempered by fresh increases in key staples.
According to the survey, several staple items that saw sharp price hikes in October have started to decline, aided by seasonal harvests and improved supply flows. Consumers have seen modest relief on items such as tomatoes, peppers, and certain vegetables, which have returned to more manageable price levels.
However, the survey also highlights persistent pressure points. Prices for essential items such as onions, fish, flour, pasta, and select beverages recorded new increases, underlining the fragility of food affordability in the city. These spikes reflect ongoing challenges across supply chains, including transport costs, seasonal scarcity, and fluctuating market demand.
Economic data corroborates this trend. Nigeria’s national food inflation eased to 13.12% in October 2025, down from 16.87% in September, while Lagos food inflation moderated to 14.76% from 21.2% during the same period. The numbers suggest broad market moderation, even as households continue to feel the impact of rising costs on everyday essentials.
Market analysts note that while some relief is welcome, the upward pressure on critical staples means that Lagos consumers remain exposed to fluctuating food prices. The report emphasizes the importance of strategic interventions in supply chain management and policy measures to stabilize the cost of living for households in Africa’s largest city.
📷 Nairametrics Market Survey Team
