Key Market Indicators
Nigeria is projected to become the world's third-largest millet consumer by 2026. Millet consumption is expected to reach 1.9 million metric tons, growing by an average of 1.8% year-on-year since 2017. Nigeria's current consumption stands at 1.7 million metric tons, coming in at number three in 2021, behind Niger and Mali. Millet production in Nigeria is anticipated to fall by 8% year-on-year on average, reaching 1.02 million metric tons by 2026. Since 1966, production has increased by 1.1% annually. Currently, Nigeria is ranked fourth in production, at 1.64 million metric tons, behind India, China, and Mali.