Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Arket, price tracking, and our data. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Contact Support
Arket is a comprehensive food price intelligence platform that tracks and analyzes commodities across Nigerian markets. We help consumers, businesses, and researchers make informed decisions by providing real-time price data and trends.
Yes, the core features of Arket, including price searching, comparison, and basic analytics, are currently free for all users. We may introduce premium features for advanced historical data and API access in the future.
We maintain a network of verified field agents and market partnerships across major states in Nigeria. These agents collect price data directly from markets daily to ensure high accuracy and reliability.
Prices are updated every 48 hours. Our system aggregates data throughout the day and refreshes the platform every morning to reflect the latest market realities.
Prices can vary significantly based on the market location, time of day, and the specific vendor. We show you the range of prices (minimum, average, and maximum) to give you a complete picture of the market.
We currently cover over 27 markets. We are actively expanding our coverage to include more regions across the country.
Navigate to the 'Compare' page from the sidebar. Search for a commodity (e.g., 'Rice'), and we will automatically display a comparison table showing prices across all available markets, highlighting the cheapest options.
Yes! You can set up Price Alerts. Go to the 'Alerts' page or click the 'Alert' bell icon on any item card. You can configure alerts to notify you when a price drops below a certain threshold.
The 'My Items' feature allows you to bookmark specific commodities you buy frequently. This creates a personalized dashboard where you can track their prices at a glance without searching every time.
Absolutely. The 'Analytics' page provides visual charts showing price trends over time (weekly, monthly, quarterly). This helps you identify seasonal patterns and inflation trends.
We are currently developing dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android. In the meantime, our web platform is fully responsive and optimized for mobile browsers.
Yes, we offer an API for businesses and developers who need programmatic access to our price data. Please contact our support team to request API access and documentation.