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Nigeria manufacturing and inflation trends

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Nigeria’s manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors are navigating significant economic and structural challenges. While major FMCG companies, including BUA Foods, Nestlé Nigeria, Nigerian Breweries, and Unilever Nigeria, recorded combined revenues exceeding N3.5 trillion in the first half of 2026, the broader manufacturing sector’s contribution to the national GDP has declined, falling from 9.43 percent in 2015 to 8.05 percent in 2025. To combat inflation and reduced consumer purchasing power, FMCG companies are increasingly utilizing smaller pack sizes and adjusted pricing to maintain market access. However, the sector remains under pressure from high energy costs, logistics challenges, and exchange rate volatility. Manufacturers also face increased spending on alternative electricity sources, which rose to approximately N1.34tn in 2025 due to declining grid reliability. Economic data from late 2026 shows a continuing, albeit marginal, downward trend in inflation. Headline inflation eased to 14.63 percent year-on-year in September, down from 15.39 percent in ~~August.~~ August, marking a four-month decline supported by a 1.55 percent month-on-month drop in food prices. In response to these easing pressures, the Central Bank of Nigeria reduced its benchmark interest rate from 26.5 percent to 23 percent. Despite this ~~slowdown,~~ moderation, food inflation remains a significant pressure point at 19.59 percent. ~~The National Bureau~~ Regional disparities are notable, with Lagos recording a year-on-year rate of Statistics identified food and non-alcoholic beverages, restaurants, and transport as primary contributors to inflation. These persistent economic pressures, driven by petrol subsidy removal and currency devaluation, continue 34.4 percent compared to ~~impact the cost~~ a decline in Taraba. Orodata Nigeria reports widespread food insecurity, noting that approximately 37 percent of ~~living as~~ households experienced shortages in the ~~country approaches national elections~~ preceding 12 months, with the North East reporting a 53 percent shortage rate. Experts warn that structural constraints in ~~January.~~ agriculture, energy, and distribution must be addressed to ensure long-term stability.

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