09/08/2026
Egusi storage in 2026....
Yes egusi seed storage can be profitable in 2026, based on my current findings and the current selling price Nationwide but the profit will depend heavily on your buying price, storage quality and selling window.
My 2026 verdict: 🟢 PROFITABLE, with caution
If you buy good-quality whole egusi around ₦110k–₦115k per 100kg during the harvest glut and successfully hold it for several months, you have a reasonable margin of safety.
For example, at ₦110k:
| Future selling price | Gain per 100kg |
| -------------------: | -------------: |
| ₦140k | ₦30k |
| ₦160k | ₦50k |
| ₦180k | ₦70k |
| ₦200k | ₦90k |
| ₦220k | ₦110k |
That's before storage, transportation and losses.
For your ₦1.5m, if you buy 12 bags at ₦110k, your stock costs ₦1.32m. If you eventually sell at ₦180k, the 12 bags generate ₦2.16m, giving a gross appreciation of ₦840,000 before expenses.
Why I'm cautiously bullish
Nigeria's agricultural policy in 2026 is strongly focused on reducing post-harvest losses, improving storage and encouraging processing/value addition. Kogi is also budgeting for post-harvest-loss reduction and modern storage/value addition. That creates a favourable environment for people who can preserve agricultural commodities properly.
But there's a counter-force: government is simultaneously trying to increase food production and keep food prices affordable. So I wouldn't expect egusi to automatically double in price.
The biggest advantage you have
It's your entry price.
If you can genuinely source good-quality egusi at ₦110k/100kg , you're entering at a price that gives you considerable room for appreciation.
I would be much less enthusiastic about storage if you were buying at ₦170k–₦190k.
🕳️Bottom line:Buy when the price is still very low, buy good-quality seed, proper storage + 4-6 months patience, I would say yes, egusi storage is worth considering in 2026, with a moderately strong risk/reward profile.
I would rate it around 8/10, provided you don't overpay and don't compromise on storage quality.
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