The primary fruit production in Nigeria has been steadily increasing from 2024 onwards, with forecasts showing values of 12.592 million metric tons in 2024, 12.719 million metric tons in 2025, 12.845 million metric tons in 2026, 12.967 million metric tons in 2027, and 13.088 million metric tons in 2028. In 2023, the primary fruit production stood at 12.470 million metric tons.
Year-on-year variation percentages indicate:
- 2024: an increase of approximately 0.98% from 2023.
- 2025: an increase of approximately 1.01% from 2024.
- 2026: an increase of approximately 0.99% from 2025.
- 2027: an increase of approximately 0.95% from 2026.
- 2028: an increase of approximately 0.93% from 2027.
From 2024 to 2028, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for primary fruit production is forecasted to be around 0.96%, indicating a moderate and consistent growth trend.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in agricultural policy, technological advancements in farming methods, and climate change impacts, which could significantly influence the production rates and overall agricultural productivity in Nigeria.