Over the past decade, Nigeria’s sorghum production has shown fluctuating trends. From 2014 to 2023, production largely hovered between 6.5 to 7.6 million metric tons with notable variances in year-on-year changes. The production peaked in 2016 with a 7.87% increase but faced a significant decline of 8.17% in 2017. The last two years saw minimal decreases of 0.12% each. As of 2023, production stood at 6.85 million metric tons, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.15% over the last five years.
Future projections indicate a minor downward trend with a forecasted CAGR of -0.09% over the next five years, suggesting a slight decline to 6.81 million metric tons by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of climate change on agricultural yields.
- Government initiatives and policies on agricultural subsidies and support.
- Technological advancements in farming practices.
- Global market demand and export opportunities.
