Lagos consumers are increasingly turning to stockfish heads as scarcity of stockfish continues to push up prices of the popular soup ingredient across major markets in the state.
The traders and consumers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos, attributed the development to limited supply, rising demand and distribution challenges.
NAN reports that stockfish, an important ingredient in many Nigerian soups, particularly among Igbo households, is largely imported from Iceland and Norway.
NAN reports that Nigeria remains the world’s largest importer of Norwegian stockfish, with millions of dollars’ worth shipped annually to meet the massive demand for its distinct flavour and texture in traditional soups and stews.
Traders said the product had become scarce in recent months, leading to sharp price increases across Lagos markets.
