Fresh Pepper (Rodo, Tatashe, Shombo) Prices in Nigeria
Quick answer: Fresh pepper got cheaper in Lagos in October 2026. Market sellers quoted about ₦30,000 to ₦60,000 a bag in late October, and Nairametrics' survey figures point to about ₦70,000 for a big bag and ₦35,000 for a medium bag, down from ₦80,000 and ₦40,000 in September. By the kilo, rodo was about ₦2,200 and tatashe or shombo about ₦2,500.
Prices by type
| Type / brand | Price range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Big bag (Lagos markets, Oct 2026) | ₦70,000 | per big bag |
| Medium bag (Lagos markets, Oct 2026) | ₦35,000 | per medium bag |
| Bag from Lagos market sellers (late Oct 2026) | ₦30,000 to ₦60,000 | per bag |
| Small bag (Lagos, late Oct 2026) | ₦20,000 to ₦25,000 | per small bag |
| Rodo (scotch bonnet), 20kg bag (weekly benchmark, Sep 2026) | ₦30,000 to ₦35,000 | per 20kg bag |
| Loose pepper, rodo / tatashe / shombo (Lagos) | ₦2,200 to ₦2,500 | per kg |
Typical retail ranges seen in November 2026. Prices change often; confirm with the seller before you pay.
Prices by city
| City | Price range (per bag) |
|---|---|
| Lagos | ₦30,000 to ₦70,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a bag of pepper now?
Lagos sellers quoted about ₦30,000 to ₦60,000 a bag in late October 2026, with small bags at ₦20,000 to ₦25,000. Nairametrics' October survey figures suggest about ₦70,000 for a big bag.
Why is pepper getting cheaper?
Traders told NAN in October 2026 that more pepper is arriving from the north after the rainy season. A small basket that cost ₦30,000 to ₦40,000 in September sold for about ₦20,000 in late October.
How much is pepper per kg?
NaijaSabi's Lagos tracker listed rodo at about ₦2,200 per kg and tatashe and shombo at about ₦2,500 per kg in October 2026.
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Sources
How we check prices- Lagos food prices: Maize, ogbono and garri record sharp increases in October · Nairametrics, 2026-11-01
- Tomato prices remain high as pepper gets cheaper in Lagos · Peoples Gazette (NAN), 2026-10-25
- Lagos food prices: Egusi jumps 29.73% as major staples record wider declines in September · Nairametrics, 2026-10-02
- Foodstuff price index - Lagos · NaijaSabi, 2026-10
- Tomatoes, onions jump as fresh produce basket rises 1.3% · Business A.M, 2026-09-11