ColdHubs Market Weekly: Fresh Produce Prices, Supply & Market Outlook.

28 SEPTEMBER – 3 OCTOBER 2026

Market Weekly

Weekly Market Report

Introduction

Market Weekly is ColdHubs’ weekly snapshot of fresh produce markets, bringing you key updates on prices, supply, demand, market conditions and emerging trends from markets across our network. Each edition combines on-the-ground market intelligence from ColdHubs Hub Managers and Operators with relevant weather insights to provide a practical outlook on what to expect in the week ahead.

Market Weekly — Know the Market. Plan Better.

01  THE WEEK AT A GLANCE

Prices from the biggest fresh produce market.

Tomatoes (50kg) Price: ₦20,000 – 35,000  |  Trend: ↑ Increasing  |  Spoilage: High
Pepper (25kg) Price: ₦40,000 – 50,000  |  Trend: ↑ Increasing  |  Spoilage: Moderate
Carrots (70kg) Price: ₦37,000 – 40,000  |  Trend: → Stable  |  Spoilage: High
Green Beans (50kg) Price: ₦40,000 – 45,000  |  Trend: → Stable  |  Spoilage: High
Spring Onions (70kg) Price: ₦15,000 – 20,000  |  Trend: → Stable  |  Spoilage: Extremely High
Livestock (Cow) Price: ₦500,000 – 700,000  |  Trend: → Stable  |  Spoilage: —
02  MARKET PULSE (SITUATIONAL REPORT)
Fresh produce markets monitored by ColdHubs this week show rising prices for Tomatoes and Pepper, a tight band for Green Beans, and wide price gaps between the northern and southern zones for several items. Comparisons below are made against our 31 August report.

Significant Price Increase: Tomatoes

Tomatoes recorded the most significant price increase. North-Central rose from ₦10,000–12,000 to ₦15,000–18,000 (about 50%), South-West from ₦36,000–45,000 to ₦50,000–60,000 (about 36%) and North-West from ₦20,000–25,000 to ₦20,000–35,000 (about 22%). South-East held at ₦40,000–45,000, while South-South eased slightly to ₦40,000–45,000 from ₦45,000–50,000.

High Demand Fresh Produce

Rising prices for Tomatoes and Pepper point to firm demand. Pepper ranges from ₦40,000 in the North-West to ₦120,000–140,000 in the South-West, roughly a threefold gap between zones.

Regional Price Gaps: Carrots

Carrots show the widest spread. The North-West is lowest at ₦37,000–40,000, while the South-East, South-South and South-West sit at ₦100,000–110,000. North-Central has jumped to ₦55,000–65,000, up from ₦30,000–35,000 in the 31 August report.

Stable Band: Green Beans

Green Beans are tightly clustered at ₦40,000–45,000 across the North-West, South-East, South-South and South-West, with North-Central lower at ₦25,000–30,000.

Spring Onions

Spring Onions are the cheapest item in the North-West at ₦15,000–20,000, against ₦35,000 in North-Central and South-South and ₦25,000 in the South-East and South-West.

TAKE HOME With Tomatoes and Pepper prices climbing and large gaps between zones, well-preserved stock gives traders more room to time their sales and reach higher-priced markets.

High Spoilage Risk Fresh Produce

Spring Onions remain the fresh produce at highest risk of spoilage. As a leafy, high-moisture vegetable, it loses quality quickly when sales are delayed.

03  PRICE WATCH

28 September – 3 October 2026 · Six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria

S/N Produce N/Central N/East N/West S/East S/South S/West
1 Tomatoes ₦15,000-18,000 – ₦20,000-35,000 ₦40,000-45,000 ₦40,000-45,000 ₦50,000-60,000
2 Pepper ₦26,000-30,000 – ₦40,000 ₦70,000 ₦80,000 ₦120,000-140,000
3 Carrots ₦55,000-65,000 – ₦37,000-40,000 ₦100,000 ₦100,000-110,000 ₦100,000-110,000
4 Green Beans ₦25,000-30,000 – ₦40,000-45,000 ₦40,000-45,000 ₦40,000-45,000 ₦40,000-45,000
5 Spring Onions ₦35,000 – ₦15,000-20,000 ₦25,000 ₦35,000 ₦25,000

Note: “-” indicates no price data recorded for that zone at this time. Quantities: Tomatoes 50kg, Pepper 25kg, Carrots 70kg, Green Beans 50kg, Spring Onions 70kg.

04  PRODUCE OF THE WEEK

TOMATOES

Tomatoes take this week’s spotlight for the most significant price increase in the market. Prices now run from ₦15,000–18,000 in North-Central to ₦50,000–60,000 in the South-West, with the North-West at ₦20,000–35,000.

Higher prices make every crate count. Tomatoes carry a High spoilage risk, so stock that is kept in good condition can be sold when the price is right instead of being rushed to market. That is where                                                                                                       ColdHubs cold storage helps traders protect their                                                                                                     margins.
05  THE MARKET FORECAST

Our market outlook for the week.

  • Tomatoes: ↑ Increasing Price
  • Pepper: ↑ Increasing Price
  • Spring Onions: → Stable Price · High Spoilage Risk
  • Green Beans: → Increasing Price · High Spoilage Risk
  • Carrots: → Stable Price
  • Livestock (Cow): → Stable Price
06  SPOILAGE WATCH

HIGH-RISK PRODUCE THIS WEEK

Spring Onions — VERY HIGH RISK

High moisture content, warm temperatures and delays in selling can quickly reduce quality.

07  COLD CHAIN TIP OF THE WEEK

Don’t wait until produce begins to spoil before thinking about preservation.

The economic value of cold storage is not simply about keeping food cold. It is about buying time.

More time can mean:

  • More selling options.
  • Less pressure to accept distress prices.
  • Less food waste.
08  FROM THE EDITORIAL TEAM
The ColdHubs Market Report and Forecast brings together market observations, weather intelligence and cold-chain insights to help stakeholders better understand the fresh produce ecosystem. Are you a farmer, trader, buyer or into food business? What are you seeing in your market this week?

Share your market observations with us.

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