The garlic production in Nigeria has shown significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. The production volume in 2023 stands at 1650 Metric Tons. Initially, production saw a robust growth from 2013 to 2016, peaking at 2300 Metric Tons in 2016 and 2017. However, a notable decline ensued between 2017 and 2019, followed by moderate recovery till 2023.
Analyzing the year-on-year variation over the last two years, the production saw a slight increase of approximately 1.97%. For the five-year period, the average annual growth rate (CAGR) declined by around -1.68%. Yet, it is forecasted to achieve an average annual growth rate of 1.4% between 2024 and 2028, representing a cumulative growth of 7.19% over these five years.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impact of climate change on garlic cultivation areas
- Adoption of advanced agricultural techniques to stabilize production
- Market demand dynamics influenced by garlic imports and exports
