THE sugar production in Nigeria It shows gradual growth, but still insufficient to meet domestic demandkeeping the country as one of the largest importers of the commodity in the worldThe assessment is included in the report. Sugar Annual, produced by the attaché of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in LakesAccording to the document, Nigerian sugar production is estimated at around… 105,000 tons in 2026, with marginal growth compared to the previous year. The advance reflects specific investments in the sector, but is still limited as it represents only 5% of the internal volume consumedIn the field, the production of Sugarcane production is expected to reach approximately 3.5 million tons.…with productivity considered low compared to other producing countries. The report points out that most of the sugarcane is destined for a few mills, which operate below their installed capacity. Despite government initiatives aimed at self-sufficiency, such as… policies to encourage local productionThe sector still faces challenges. difficulties related to infrastructure, access to credit and productive efficiencyThese factors limit the growth of both agricultural production and sugar industrialization. While the Domestic supply is advancing slowly.a Domestic demand remains high.driven by population growth and the expansion of the food and beverage industry. As a result, Nigeria is expected to import more than 2 million tons of sugar in 2026, remaining one of the world's largest importers of the commodity. The report from USDA highlights that, although there is long-term growth potentialHowever, the country still needs to overcome structural challenges to reduce its external dependence. For investors, the The Nigerian market continues to offer opportunities.especially in agricultural production, refining and logistics segments of the sugar and ethanol sector.
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