With the rapid increasing of urbanization and urban people’s demand for easy and convenient foods, the consumption of plantain in Nigeria has risen tremendously in these years. Plantain chip, which is a popular snack in Nigeria, has a huge market potential in this country.
Brief Idea of Plantain
Plantain is one of the cultivars of the genus Musa. They are typically cooked or processed before being eaten, which is different from the soft and sweet banana that are typically eaten raw. As one of the major high fiber rich foods, plantain can relieve many diseases. It is rich in vitamins and protein, and has a low fat and sodium content.
Plantain Production
Nigeria is one of the largest plantain producing countries in the world. In 2012, Nigeria has a plantain production of 2,800,00 tonnes, which ranked 6th in the world with a share of 7.5%. Its 456,000 hectare harvested area accounts for 8.4 percent in the world, ranking the second after Uganda.
In Nigeria, plantain is produced in these states: Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Oshun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Bayelsa, Abia and Ebonyi.
Plantain is one of the cultivars of the genus Musa. They are typically cooked or processed before being eaten, which is different from the soft and sweet banana that are typically eaten raw. As one of the major high fiber rich foods, plantain can relieve many diseases. It is rich in vitamins and protein, and has a low fat and sodium content.
Plantain Production
Nigeria is one of the largest plantain producing countries in the world. In 2012, Nigeria has a plantain production of 2,800,00 tonnes, which ranked 6th in the world with a share of 7.5%. Its 456,000 hectare harvested area accounts for 8.4 percent in the world, ranking the second after Uganda.
In Nigeria, plantain is produced in these states: Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Oshun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Bayelsa, Abia and Ebonyi.
Varieties for Chips
Both Bini (agbagba) and French (pambola) cultivars are good varieties of plantain for chips production while Bini cultivar is preferable for chips’ the quality and yield.
Target Market
With a population of over 165 million people, Nigeria has a large market for plantain chips. People in urban and semi-urban areas are the main consumers. Children, teenagers, young and old people alike are the target market. Hotels, restaurants, canteens and army establishments are large customers requiring chips in significant quantities.
Both Bini (agbagba) and French (pambola) cultivars are good varieties of plantain for chips production while Bini cultivar is preferable for chips’ the quality and yield.
Target Market
With a population of over 165 million people, Nigeria has a large market for plantain chips. People in urban and semi-urban areas are the main consumers. Children, teenagers, young and old people alike are the target market. Hotels, restaurants, canteens and army establishments are large customers requiring chips in significant quantities.
Increasing Demand VS. Insufficient Supply
The trends of globalization promotes the consumption of Western style Fast Foods in Nigeria. Along with the entry of world famous Fast Food chains, and the large numbers of local restaurants that also do similar business, Nigerian market is boosting.
Every year about 4,575 tonnes of plantain chips is produced, while the demand of the plantain chips is about 5,250 tonnes. The production can not meet the demand.
Starting Plantain Chips Business
To start plantain chips business, you need a set of plantain chips making machines. Semi-automatic plantain chips line is a good start. There are common capacity models but customize is available. The line involves banana slicing, blanching, dewatering, frying, deoiling, flavoring and packing.
The trends of globalization promotes the consumption of Western style Fast Foods in Nigeria. Along with the entry of world famous Fast Food chains, and the large numbers of local restaurants that also do similar business, Nigerian market is boosting.
Every year about 4,575 tonnes of plantain chips is produced, while the demand of the plantain chips is about 5,250 tonnes. The production can not meet the demand.
Starting Plantain Chips Business
To start plantain chips business, you need a set of plantain chips making machines. Semi-automatic plantain chips line is a good start. There are common capacity models but customize is available. The line involves banana slicing, blanching, dewatering, frying, deoiling, flavoring and packing.
Contact Email: potatochipsmachinery@gmail.com
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