Fresh Tomatoes Prices in Nigeria
Quick answer: A big basket of fresh tomatoes sold for about ₦35,000 to ₦70,000 in Lagos markets in October 2026. Nairametrics put round tomatoes at ₦35,000 and oval tomatoes at ₦70,000 per big basket, both down from September. Sellers at Mile 12 and Costain quoted ₦45,000 to ₦65,000 a basket and about ₦7,000 a paint bucket in late October.
Prices by type
| Type / brand | Price range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Round tomatoes, big basket (Lagos markets, Oct 2026) | ₦35,000 | per big basket |
| Oval tomatoes, big basket (Lagos markets, Oct 2026) | ₦70,000 | per big basket |
| Basket from Mile 12 / Costain sellers (late Oct 2026) | ₦45,000 to ₦65,000 | per basket |
| Ghana tomatoes, basket (Lagos, late Oct 2026) | ₦40,000 to ₦45,000 | per basket |
| Paint bucket (Lagos retail, late Oct 2026) | ₦7,000 | per paint bucket |
| Ordinary tomatoes, 50kg basket (weekly benchmark, Sep 2026) | ₦30,000 to ₦35,000 | per 50kg basket |
Typical retail ranges seen in November 2026. Prices change often; confirm with the seller before you pay.
Prices by city
| City | Price range (per big basket) |
|---|---|
| Lagos | ₦35,000 to ₦70,000 |
Why prices differ
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a basket of tomatoes now?
In Lagos markets in October 2026, a big basket cost about ₦35,000 for round tomatoes and ₦70,000 for oval tomatoes, according to Nairametrics. Mile 12 and Costain sellers quoted ₦45,000 to ₦65,000 a basket in late October.
Are tomato prices going up or down?
Mostly down at the basket level. Nairametrics found round tomatoes fell 22% (from ₦45,000) and oval tomatoes 12.5% (from ₦80,000) between September and October 2026. Some small retailers still raised paint prices, to about ₦7,000.
How much is a paint of tomatoes?
Lagos retailers told NAN in late October 2026 that a paint bucket of tomatoes cost about ₦7,000, up from ₦4,000 to ₦6,000 in August and September.
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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
- Plantain, potato, tomato prices ease in Lagos markets on harvest · BusinessDay, 2026-09-21
- Tomatoes, onions jump as fresh produce basket rises 1.3% · Business A.M, 2026-09-11