Sorghum and Millet Trade in Nigeria Explained
16 October 2026 - Naira BriefingSorghum and millet are hardy northern grains used for food, brewing and feed, with export and regional-trade potential. They earn foreign currency where traded, linking them to the naira via the exchange rate.
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From farm to export
- Farming and harvest — grown across the drier north.
- Processing — cleaned, milled or malted for brewing.
- Export — sold regionally and to industry, in dollars.
Why dollars matter to farmers
Global prices are set in dollars, so a farmer’s naira earnings move with the price and the exchange rate — the same economics as maize and sesame. A fair conversion on proceeds keeps more value at home, and export finance can fund the season.
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