The Green Gold: Nigeria’s Ogbono Export Boom

Dayo Thomas

Ogbono export values vary depending on the market and packaging. Ground and packaged Ogbono seeds are sold internationally for around $60/kg, with prices ranging from $17.69 to $38 USD per kg in 2023 and $17.69 to $17.75 USD per kg in 2024.

Export Prices
The export prices for Ogbono seeds are as follows:
2kg polythene bag: $120
5kg bag: $300
10kg bag: $600
25kg bag: $1,500

Nigeria’s agricultural exports, including Ogbono, generated ₦782,421.62 million in Q3 2025, with cocoa and its derivatives being the dominant export. The country aims to export over 600,000 tons of agricultural produce worth $10 billion by 2026.

Global Demand for Nigerian Ogbono
Ogbono is in demand globally, with various countries importing it for different uses.

Key Importing Countries
United States: Ogbono is used in African and Caribbean restaurants, and for health drinks and tea.
United Kingdom: It’s used in African restaurants and stores.
Germany, Mexico, and Japan: These countries use Ogbono for health drinks and tea, with Japan also utilizing it in the snack industry.
China: Ogbono is used in oil production and bakery products.
Turkey, India, and Vietnam: These countries import Ogbono for oil production, with India also using it as animal feed.
Canada and other North American countries: Ogbono is used in African and Caribbean communities.
Europe, Africa, and Asia: It’s used in various industries, including food, cosmetics, and traditional medicine.

These countries rely on Nigerian Ogbono for its nutritional and medicinal properties, driving the demand for this valuable crop