•                                        
  •                                        
  •                                        
  •                                        
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  •                                        
  •                                        
  •                                        
  •                                        
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  •                                        
  •                                        
  •                                        
  •                                        
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  •                                        
  •                                        
  •                                        
  •                                        
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  •                                        
  •                                        
  •                                        
  •                                        
  • What is palm oil used for in Nigeria?
  • Palm oil is one of the most widely consumed food commodities in Nigeria. Before we look at the current market prices of palm oil in Nigeria today, we’ll discuss some basic facts about this popular commodity. Although it has many other uses, palm oil is majorly used for cooking and frying foods.
  • How to grow palm oil in Nigeria?
  • After harvesting, you can either sell the palm oil kernel seeds to those processing it or you set up a mill to extract the palm oil. To plant, you will have to buy seedlings. Usually, one seedling in Nigeria costs N150 and you will need at least 1000 seedlings for a start. Importantly, ensure you give at least 8-9 meters space between two plants.
  • What determines the price of palm oil in Nigeria?
  • Location: The part of the country where palm oil is purchased at also determines the price. Typically, prices are lowest in the South Eastern and Niger Delta regions of the country and highest in the middle belt regions. Intermediate figures are obtainable in the South Western parts of Nigeria.
  • Is palm oil a food commodity in Nigeria?
  • Palm oil is one of the most widely consumed food commodities in Nigeria. Before we look at the current market prices of palm oil in Nigeria today, we'll
  • How to store palm oil in Nigeria?
  • The right temperature for storing palm oil is room temperature (30 degrees Celsius). Always store in glass bottles or stainless steel containers. You can also use plastic containers such as jerry cans. But you must avoid copper containers. Palm oil is one of the most widely consumed food commodities in Nigeria.
  • What is palm oil used for?
  • In addition to its use in the kitchen, palm oil is also used in soap manufacturing as a lubricant as well as in the manufacture of candles, water treatment products, drugs, printing ink, and many other products. Here’s a detailed breakdown of current palm oil prices in different parts of Nigeria. PRICES LAST UPDATED: OCTOBER 13, 2022.