It is very beneficial to make a list of grocery items in Nigeria you wish to purchase each time you want to go to the market.
Set aside from shopping, if you have tried this, or if you have been keeping a list, it would help you keep tabs on what you want and which you need.
The time saved, less stress in planning, avoiding unnecessary spending attitudes, and a host of other benefits you get from a grocery list.
Do not bother yourself trying to come up with ideas on things to buy, as this post contains a comprehensive list of grocery items in Nigeria.
The grocery list in this content has been categorized into sections for easy perusal and identification of contents.
List Of Grocery Items in Nigeria
Food Stuff
Shopping for foodstuffs is regularly at the top of most Nigerian grocery lists. Foodstuff shopping is personal and adventure that has to suit the taste of the individual. There are a plethora of foodstuffs on a Nigerian’s grocery list.
What you would find in this list is not one that may be convenient for everyone, but is considered ideal for most shopping lists. The raw food items list is made to suit the needs, weather conditions, and situations of the family.
Fruits
Ackee
African pear
African Star Apple – Udara(Igbo), Agbalumo (Yoruba)
Apples
Avocados
Bananas
Berries
Black velvet tamarind (Awin, Icheku, Tsamiya-kurm)
Date fruit
Grapefruit
Grapes
Guava
Kiwis
Lemons / Limes
Mangoes
Melon
Oranges
Paw-paw
Peaches
Pears
Pineapple
Plums
Soursop
Strawberry
Tangerines
Watermelon
Vegetables
Afang
Asparagus
Bitter leaves
Broccoli
Carrots
Cashew fruit
Cauliflower
Celery
Corn
Cucumbers
Garden egg
Efo leaves
Ewedu leaves
Fluted Pumpkin leaves – Ugu (Igbo)
Lettuce / Greens
Mushrooms
Oha leaves
Okazi leaves
Okra
Onions
Peppers
Potatoes
Scent Leaves
Spinach
Squash
Tomatoes
Utazi Leaves
Uziza leaves
Waterleaf
Zobo Leaf
Zucchini
Oils
Cooking Oil
Coconut oil
Groundnut oil
Palm oil
Soya bean oil
Vegetable oil
Nuts
African walnuts
Almond
Barley
Bitter kola
Cashew nuts
Coconut
Dates
Groundnuts
Kola nut
Mustard seeds
Tiger nuts (Aya, Aki Hausa)
Seeds and Grains
Bambara Nut – Okpa (Igbo)
Beans
Black Beans – Akidi (Igbo)
Breadfruit – Ukwa (Igbo)
Garri
Guinea corn
Maize (Corn)
Melon seed
Rice
Wheat
Millet
Seasonings/Condiments
Basil
Bouillon cubes
Castor seed – Ogiri (Igbo)
Cinnamon
Cocoyam powder, Ofor, Achi (Local Soup thickeners)
Curry
Garlic
Ginger
Honey
Jam
Ketchup
Locust bean – Iru
Mayonnaise
Nutmeg
Parsley
Pepper (Dry, Grounded, Black, Cameroon, Cayenne, Habanero, Paprika)
Rosemary
Salad dressing
Salt
Shallots
Sugar
Thyme
Uziza seeds
Vinegar
Seafood
Catfish
Crab
Crayfish
Dried fish (Asa, Azu okpor, Mangala)
Lobster
Mackerel
Mussels
Oysters
Periwinkle
Salmon
Shrimp
Stockfish
Tilapia
Tuna
Meat
Chicken
Cow
Goat
Kpomo
Sausage
Shaki
Snail
Turkey
Diary
Butter/Margarine
Coconut milk
Condensed milk
Cream milk
Egg
Soya milk
Yogurt
Baked products and supplies
Bread
Cake / Cookies / Brownie mix
Chocolate powder
Cocoa
Flour
Flavorings / Food additives / Preservatives
Yeast
Beverages
Beer
Champagne
Energy Drink
Gin
Juice
Rum
Soda
Tea
Vodka
Wine
Canned food
Baked beans
Chilli
Corn
Fruits
Peas
Sauce
Tinned meat/fish
Tomato paste
Other Food Groceries
Cassava Flakes – Abacha
Cassava – Fufu/Akpu (Igbo)
Noodles / Spaghetti / Pasta
Plantain fufu
Potatoes
Pounded Yam
Semo
Two
Yam Flour – Amala
Cleaning Supplies
Equipment and materials necessary for keeping the home clean are found in the cleaning supplies section
Air freshener
Bathroom cleaner
Bleach
Detergent
Dishwashing Liquid
Garbage bags
Glass cleaner
Mop
Rubber hand gloves
Soap
Sponges / Scrubbers
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Personal Hygiene Products
Some of the items needed for taking care of oneself and maintaining sanity are contained in this part of the list.
Antiperspirant / Deodorant
Bath soap
Cosmetics
Cotton Swabs / Balls
Facial cleanser
Facial tissue
Feminine products
Floss
Hair gel / Spray / Cream
Handkerchief
Lip Balm
Moisturizing lotion
Mouthwash
Razors
Shampoo / Conditioner
Shaving cream
Sunblock
Toilet paper
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Kitchen And Dining Supplies
Aluminum foil
Kitchen towel
Moi-Moi Nylons / Wraps
Napkins
Non-stick spray
Paper towels / Serviettes
Plastic wrap
Sandwich / Freezer bags
Toothpicks
Transparent foil
Wax paper
Medical Supplies (Household Use)
Even as it is advised to avoid self medications, some drugs should be available in every home, especially the ones that can serve as first aid medications. They are only to be taken when necessary and in a dosage prescribed by a certified medical professional.
Allergy pills
Antacid
Antibiotics
Antidiarrheal
Aspirin
Band-aids
Children’s cough syrup
Children’s vitamins/supplements
Cold / Flu / Sinus
Cotton wool
Hot Rob/ointment
Methylated spirit
Multivitamins
Pain reliever
Plaster
Prescription pick-up
Supplements
Vitamin C
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Baby/Children Care
The baby and children care section of the grocery list, would be of necessity only to families where there are kids or infants. On that note, items needed to care for children must readily be available.
Baby food
Baby powder
Baby wears
Baby wash
Diapers
Lotion
Snacks
Toys
Wipes
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Other Household Items
This category of the list of grocery items in Nigeria spans stationeries, tools for mechanics, repairs, electrical tools, and appliances.
Automobile
Batteries
Cello / Masking tapes
Cooking fuel (Gas, Kerosene, or Charcoal)
Envelopes
Generator oil/fuel
Greeting cards
Insecticide
Light bulbs
Newspapers / Magazines
Pens / Pencils
Tippex
Pets Supplies
This part of the list, cannot be completed as different people have different pets; based on likes and preferences. One may not have a dog, cat, rabbit, etc, as has been referenced in this list, but can extend the item contained here to appropriate their pets.
Cat feed
Cat litter
Dog feed
Flea treatment
Pet Shampoo
Conclusion
Most people struggle with organizing and identifying the right grocery items that fit into their list; I hope the list above is of great help to you in relieving stress, assisting, and finding the right items you need on your list.
For individuals who reside outside Nigeria, but wish to make use of this list of grocery items in Nigeria, all the items on the above list are obtainable from any Nigerian market or store in major cities across the globe.