Sardine Fish Iced price in Lagos today
Sardine Fish Iced costs a median of ₦4,500 per 1kg across 3 markets in Lagos State as of 7 October 2026. Prices range from ₦3,500 at Ajah Market to ₦4,800 at Mushin Market.
Median price · Lagos State
₦4,500per 1kg
Stableover 90 days
- Lowest
- ₦3,500 Ajah Market
- Typical range
- ₦4,000 – ₦4,650 middle 50% of markets
- Highest
- ₦4,800 Mushin Market
- Markets covered
- 3 mean ₦4,267
Latest insights
Sardine Fish Iced prices at Lagos markets
| Market | State | Price per 1kg | vs cheapest | Insight date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajah Market | Lagos | ₦3,500 | cheapest | |
| Mile 12 Market | Lagos | ₦4,500 | +28.6% | |
| Mushin Market | Lagos | ₦4,800 | +37.1% |
Price history — last 90 days
Median price moved from ₦3,500 per 1kg in 13 Jul 2026 to ₦3,500 in 5 Oct 2026.
View the weekly figures
| Week of | Median | Lowest | Highest | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | 3 | |
| ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | ₦3,500 | 3 | |
| ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | 2 | |
| ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | 3 | |
| ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | 3 | |
| ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | 3 | |
| ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | 3 | |
| ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | 3 | |
| ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | 3 | |
| ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | 3 | |
| ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | ₦3,000 | 3 | |
| ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | 3 | |
| ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | ₦3,500 | 2 |
Understanding Sardine Fish Iced prices in Lagos State
Why Sardine Fish Iced prices vary so much
Sardine Fish Iced costs 37% more at Mushin Market (₦4,800) than at Ajah Market (₦3,500) — a difference of ₦1,300 per 1kg 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.
Which unit is Sardine Fish Iced sold in?
Markets report Sardine Fish Iced in 1kg, carton. We never average across units — a price per 1kg and a price per carton 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.