Nigeria imported apples and strawberries worth N33bn in the first 6 months of 2026, data from the foreign trade statistics compiled by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown. The report stated that N10.38bn of apples were imported in the first quarter while N22.65bn of apples and strawberries were imported in the second quarter. The report stated that the country imported the commodity from South Africa. Daily Trust reports that apples are known to grow best in temperate climates with cold seasons providing 800–1,000+ chilling hours below 45°F (7°C) to break dormancy and ensure proper fruit set. It can also grow in moderate weather (ideally 65–75°F or 18–24°C). This temperature is suitable in Plateau State, however, a former President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Mohammed Gettado, explained that apples were grown in limited quantities in Plateau State but suffered.
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