Nigeria Eyes EU’s €43bn Horticulture, Grapes Import Markets

Stakeholders have urged the Nigerian government to strengthen local production and supply chains for horticulture and grapes to tap into the European Union’s €43 billion horticulture and grape import markets.

The call was made during a webinar organised by the EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform, titled “Market Insights: Opportunities in the EU Edible Vegetables, Floriculture, and Grapes Import Markets.”

The event brought together horticulture businesses, scientists, academia, government officials, farmers’ associations and service providers from Nigeria and EU countries.

Participants emphasised the need for Nigeria to capitalise on the lucrative markets.

Bonaventure Mwaghania, CEO of Cenacle Kenya Limited, highlighted Nigeria’s strategic advantages, including proximity to EU countries and competitive sea freight rates.