Sardine Fish Smoked price in Nigeria today
Sardine Fish Smoked costs a median of ₦5,000 per 1kg across 7 Nigerian markets as of 7 October 2026. Prices range from ₦1,400 at Ajah Market to ₦15,000 at Ifo Market. The price has fallen 32.1% over the past 90 days.
Median price · Nigeria
₦5,000per 1kg
-32.1%over 90 days
- Lowest
- ₦1,400 Ajah Market
- Typical range
- ₦3,500 – ₦7,250 middle 50% of markets
- Highest
- ₦15,000 Ifo Market
- Markets covered
- 7 mean ₦6,129
Latest insights
Sardine Fish Smoked prices by market
| Market | State | Price per 1kg | vs cheapest | Insight date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajah Market | Lagos | ₦1,400 | cheapest | |
| Century Market | Lagos | ₦3,000 | +114.3% | |
| Mile 12 Market | Lagos | ₦4,000 | +185.7% | |
| Mushin Market | Lagos | ₦5,000 | +257.1% | |
| Ahia Ohru New Market | Abia | ₦6,500 | +364.3% | |
| Ogbogonogo Market | Delta | ₦8,000 | +471.4% | |
| Ifo Market | Ogun | ₦15,000 | +971.4% |
Price history — last 90 days
Median price moved from ₦7,000 per 1kg in 13 Jul 2026 to ₦4,750 in 5 Oct 2026.
View the weekly figures
| Week of | Median | Lowest | Highest | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₦7,000 | ₦1,400 | ₦13,000 | 10 | |
| ₦7,000 | ₦1,400 | ₦13,000 | 12 | |
| ₦8,000 | ₦1,500 | ₦13,000 | 8 | |
| ₦7,250 | ₦1,300 | ₦13,000 | 6 | |
| ₦7,250 | ₦1,400 | ₦13,000 | 10 | |
| ₦8,000 | ₦1,300 | ₦13,000 | 10 | |
| ₦8,000 | ₦1,400 | ₦13,000 | 7 | |
| ₦8,250 | ₦1,400 | ₦15,000 | 6 | |
| ₦6,500 | ₦1,400 | ₦15,000 | 8 | |
| ₦6,500 | ₦1,500 | ₦15,000 | 9 | |
| ₦6,500 | ₦1,500 | ₦15,000 | 9 | |
| ₦4,750 | ₦1,400 | ₦15,000 | 10 | |
| ₦4,750 | ₦1,400 | ₦15,000 | 6 |
Understanding Sardine Fish Smoked prices in Nigeria
Why Sardine Fish Smoked prices vary so much
Sardine Fish Smoked costs 971% more at Ifo Market (₦15,000) than at Ajah Market (₦1,400) — a difference of ₦13,600 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.
Is Sardine Fish Smoked getting more expensive?
Over the last 90 days the median price has fallen from ₦7,000 to ₦4,750 per 1kg — a change of 32.1%. Prices easing usually reflects harvest supply reaching the markets, and that window does not always last.
Which unit is Sardine Fish Smoked sold in?
Markets report Sardine Fish Smoked in 1kg, carton, piece. 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.
Where can you buy Sardine Fish Smoked cheapest?
The lowest recorded price is ₦1,400 per 1kg at Ajah Market in Lagos. We currently track Sardine Fish Smoked across 5 states, with the widest coverage in Lagos, Ogun, Abia. Prices below are the most recent insight from each market — always confirm before travelling for a difference that transport would cancel out.
All figures are medians of prices recorded in Nigerian markets, published in Naira.
Sardine Fish Smoked price by unit
per 1kg
₦5,000
₦1,400 – ₦15,000 · 7 markets
per carton
₦55,000
₦47,500 – ₦58,000 · 3 markets
per piece
₦3,500
₦3,500 – ₦3,500 · 1 markets
Sardine Fish Smoked prices by state
Prices vary considerably by state, mostly with distance from producing regions and transport costs.