Ripe Plantain price in Lagos today
Ripe Plantain costs a median of ₦5,000 per 5 6 pieces across 3 markets in Lagos State as of 30 October 2026. Prices range from ₦4,000 at Century Market to ₦5,500 at Mushin Market. The price has risen 50% over the past 90 days.
Median price · Lagos State
₦5,000per 5 6 pieces
+50%over 90 days
- Lowest
- ₦4,000 Century Market
- Typical range
- ₦4,500 – ₦5,250 middle 50% of markets
- Highest
- ₦5,500 Mushin Market
- Markets covered
- 3 mean ₦4,833
Latest insights
Ripe Plantain prices at Lagos markets
| Market | State | Price per 5 6 pieces | vs cheapest | Insight date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Market | Lagos | ₦4,000 | cheapest | |
| Ajah Market | Lagos | ₦5,000 | +25% | |
| Mushin Market | Lagos | ₦5,500 | +37.5% |
Price history — last 90 days
Median price moved from ₦3,000 per 5 6 pieces in 10 Aug 2026 to ₦4,500 in 28 Oct 2026.
View the weekly figures
| Week of | Median | Lowest | Highest | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | 3 | |
| ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | 3 | |
| ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | 6 | |
| ₦3,500 | ₦3,000 | ₦4,000 | 6 | |
| ₦4,000 | ₦3,500 | ₦4,000 | 6 | |
| ₦4,750 | ₦3,800 | ₦5,000 | 6 | |
| ₦5,000 | ₦4,000 | ₦5,000 | 5 | |
| ₦5,000 | ₦4,500 | ₦5,000 | 8 | |
| ₦5,000 | ₦4,000 | ₦5,000 | 8 | |
| ₦5,000 | ₦4,000 | ₦5,500 | 8 | |
| ₦5,000 | ₦3,500 | ₦5,500 | 9 | |
| ₦4,500 | ₦4,000 | ₦5,000 | 4 |
Understanding Ripe Plantain prices in Lagos State
Why Ripe Plantain prices vary so much
Ripe Plantain costs 38% more at Mushin Market (₦5,500) than at Century Market (₦4,000) — a difference of ₦1,500 per 5 6 pieces for the same item.
Most of that gap is transport and distance from where the item is produced or landed. Market size matters too: high-turnover markets buy in larger volumes and sell on thinner margins, while smaller neighbourhood markets carry the cost of a shorter supply chain. Whether a market is primarily wholesale or retail can account for much of the rest.
Is Ripe Plantain getting more expensive?
Over the last 90 days the median price has risen from ₦3,000 to ₦4,500 per 5 6 pieces — a change of 50%. If you buy this regularly and have somewhere to store it, buying ahead may be worth considering.
Which unit is Ripe Plantain sold in?
Markets report Ripe Plantain in 5 6 pieces, bunch (16 25 pieces). We never average across units — a price per 5 6 pieces and a price per bunch (16 25 pieces) are different figures, and treating them as one number produces something meaningless. Compare like with like, and check the unit before assuming one market is cheaper than another.
All figures are medians of prices recorded in Nigerian markets, published in Naira.