Groundnut haulm, a livestock feed, sold for 2,437.50 FCFA (€3.72) a 100-kilogram sack in Niamey in October, down from 2,843.75 FCFA in September, according to market data from the national network of chambers of agriculture RECA, reported by state news agency ANP. Cowpea husks fell to 10,531.25 FCFA (€16.1) a sack from 11,275 FCFA. Local bran, however, rose to 5,000 FCFA (€7.62) a 25-kilogram bag from 4,625 FCFA.
Analysis: Groundnut haulm prices fell 14.3% in October and cowpea husks 6.6%, while locally produced bran rose 8.1% and Nigerian wheat bran 3.2%, by our calculation. Cheaper roughage therefore offers only partial relief to herders and livestock fatteners who also buy supplements. Groundnut haulm remained more expensive than at the same point in the previous two years, and RECA did not publish traded volumes. Meat prices were still 11.1% above their year-earlier level in September, the statistics institute INS said. October consumer price data, expected around November 10, will indicate whether retail meat inflation eased.
Source: ANP (state news agency), ANP, 'Niamey : Les prix des aliments pour bétail poursuivent leur baisse sur les marchés (RECA)', Abdourahamane Salifou, November 2, 2026 (prices at October 31), October 2026 and September 2026; Institut National de la Statistique (INS) du Niger, INS Niger, IHPC National, septembre 2026, September 2026