These are the list of the top-most purchased grocery items in the Nigerian market today. Continue reading to see the list below…
Despite the fact that the purchasing power of Nigerians has undergone a lot of changes, grocery items that the people of Nigeria consume have remained the same. A lot of Nigerians still buy grocery stuff they consumed during their childhood days, for familiarity’s sake.
Below is the list of popularly purchased grocery items for Nigerians;
1. Foodstuffs
Nigerians are big buyers of foodstuffs item, as it is the most popular grocery item in Nigeria. Food is something that man cannot live without. Foodstuffs are essential to Nigerian shoppers.
They are of different varieties, types, and specialties. Foodstuffs might be cultural or continental. Nigerian shoppers buy foods like rice, garri, spaghetti, yams, peanut butter, noodles etc.
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2. Cleaning Supplies
A wise man once said ‘cleanliness is next to Godliness. This holds for most Nigerians. Cleaning and janitorial supplies are other popular grocery items in Nigeria.
They may be used for household or other industrial purposes. These cleaning supplies are mostly used to eliminate all kinds of dirt and bad odor, dust and stains.
Nigerians may have air fresheners, detergents, gloves, bleaches, sponges and other disinfectants and soap on their grocery list.
3. Kitchen and Dining Supplies
Nigerians are big buyers of kitchen and dining supplies. Nigerian homes have kitchens and shoppers are keen to stock their kitchens with supplies. So, kitchen and dining supplies are another essential grocery item. The kitchen for a Nigerian is where the magic of delicious meal preparation happens.
So kitchen and dining supplies like toothpicks, Moi Moi wrapping, serviettes, and paper wax are on Nigerian shoppers’ grocery list.
4. Household Medical Supplies
A famous saying in Nigeria is ‘health is wealth’. Nigerians love investing in quality health. Nigerians are also proactive when tackling health issues. Nigerian shoppers add medical supplies to their grocery list to combat home injuries and mild illnesses. Most Nigerian homes have first aid boxes. This is why it is a popular grocery item in Nigeria.
Medical items like aspirins, band-aids, pain relievers, cotton wool, and vitamin supplements are well sought by Nigerians while shopping for grocery items.
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5. Personal Care
Nigerians use personal care products for hygiene purposes. Others use it to beautify themselves. Nigerians hold the idea that it is vital to look after oneself for healthy well-being. For social acceptance, Nigerians use personal care products to look good. This is the reason it is a popular grocery item in Nigeria.
Nigerian shoppers go for a lot of personal care products like deodorant, eyeliner, clippers, lip balm, soap, toothpaste, shampoo, razors, perfumes etc.
6. Child Care Products
There are more than 31 million children in Nigeria under the age of five. So getting child care or baby care products is very important for Nigerians.
This is why it is a popular grocery item in Nigeria. Shopping for babies and children includes buying their shampoos, lotions, bath wash, diaper, formula, cereal, and beverages.
7. Additional Household Items
Insecticide Mortein at Jumia Generator oil/fuel Cooking fuel (Gas, Kerosene, or Charcoal) Light bulbs Automobile care Jumia Newspapers/Magazines Batteries Pens/Pencils Envelopes Cello/Masking Tapes Tippex
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