Let’s see the answer to the controversial question “How much is a bag of rice in Nigeria?”
Rice, scientifically known as Oryz Sativa, is one of the most consumed foods in Nigeria and the world at large. It is a cereal grain food source eaten by almost every human being.
In Nigeria, rice is not only a daily food, it’s commonly prepared and served at events such as naming ceremonies, birthday parties, burials, etc.
For anyone planning to host an event in Nigeria, it is very important to have an idea of how much a bag of rice costs in the country to include it in his or her budget.
In this article, you’ll get the answer to the question that might pop through your mind as someone who wants to buy rice “How much is a bag of rice in Nigeria?”
So whether you’re planning to buy rice for your consumption or for any other reason, read this blog post to the end so as to have the idea of the bag of rice price in the country.
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How much is a Bag of Rice in Nigeria?
Just as we always update you with the latest product prices in Nigeria, we shall be doing the same in this article by answering your question “How much is a bag of rice in Nigeria?”
Rice is generally eaten in Nigeria, even though the methods in which it’s being prepared by various tribes are different from each other.
For this reason, everyone is always interested in knowing the current cost price of a bag of rice in the country.
As we all know that there are different brands or types of rice available in the Nigerian market, the cost price for each brand and type also varies.
Let’s see the price for different brands of rice below;
Price of Mama Gold Rice
Mama Gold rice is one of the most popular rice in Nigeria. The last time I was doing research, I contacted one of the reputable restaurants in my street to ask the reason why this rice is commonly chosen by Nigerians.
According to the restaurant owner, Mama Gold Rice is a superior quality Thai-parboiled rice brand that doesn’t have too much starch content.
After the interview session with her, I decided to buy some raw quantities of this rice home to cook.
From my observation, this rice brand takes a little time for it to be ready. No wonder why people call it “special rice” Lol.
Mama Gold rice is available for purchase in Nigerian markets, and it comes in different sizes. Below are the prices for each of these sizes;
Mama Gold (50kg Bag) – N50,000 to N53,000
Mama Gold (25kg Bag) – N25,000 to N27,000
Mama Gold (10kg Bag) – N14,00 to N16,000
Price of Ofada Rice
Ofada rice is another widely accepted rice brand in Nigeria. Named after a town in Ogun state, it’s a rice species grown in some parts of the country. Its amazing taste makes it a choice for most people and restaurants across the country.
Ofada rice (1kg bag) – N2,800 to N3,000
Ofada Rice (5kg bag) – N5,000 to N10,000
Price of Royal Stallion Rice
Some Nigerians prefer foreign-produced rice to locally produced ones, and Royal Stallion rice is one of the most preferred foreign rice brands by Nigerians.
This rice brand is produced by the Stallion Group of Companies which are marketers of other food products, household items, and automobiles.
Royal Stallion Rice is one of the rice brands that is accepted by many other countries such as Thailand, Brazil, Vietnam, India, and more.
Check the prices for different Royal Stallion bag rice sizes below;
Royal Stallion (50kg bag) – N60,000 to N65,000
Royal Stallion (25kg bag) – N30,000 to N33,000
Master Rice Price in Nigeria
I promised to answer your question “How much is a bag of rice in Nigeria?” So it would be unwise if we don’t mention the prices for Master Rice as it’s another rice brand consumed by many families in the country.
This rice is well-parboiled and tasty blend rice, and it is available in almost all the markets in Nigeria. Below is its selling price for different sizes;
Master Rice (50kg bag) – N30,000 to N40,000
Rice Master (25kg bag) – N15,000 to N20,000
Capri Rice Price in Nigeria
When you visit some food stores in the market these days, you’ll discover that some people request for the Capri Rice brand a lot, this is because it is one of the cheapest and most affordable rice brands in the country.
So how much does a bag of Capri Rice cost? Let’s check them below;
Capri Rice (50kg bag) – N35,000 to N42,000
Capri Rice (25kg bag) – N15,000 to N21,000
How Much is a Bag of Rice for Other Brands?
As I said earlier, there are different types of rice brands in the Nigerian market. We’ve seen the prices for different sizes of some brands above. So let’s see the prices of other brands in the table below;
| RICE BRANDS & QUANTITIES | PRICES (NGR) |
| Happy Family rice (50kg bag) | N15,000 to N18,500 |
| Rising Sun rice (50kg bag) | N17,500 to N18,500 |
| Basmati rice (5kg bag) | N3,500 to N5,000 |
| Bird of prey rice (25kg bag) | N12,500 to N15,500 |
How To Choose the Best Quality Rice
Although Nigerians always make the mistake of not paying enough attention to the quality of rice they consume, the rice quality remains the basic factor to consider when buying rice.
Usually, the key factors to consider before purchasing any rice brand are the rice stickiness ease of cooking, and the content of starch present.
Also, the country in which it’s being manufactured should be considered when purchasing a rice brand but with a little emphasis though.
Originally posted 2023-07-07 22:26:46.
