Fruit business in Nigeria is very lucrative, even as many people are yet to know the commercial value of doing this business. It looks cheap but its a business that has helped a lot of families to sustain household incomes.
Fruit vendors have a viable returns on investment which is profit-oriented in a way to lift family statues. Nigeria’s population is over 200 million and almost a good number of persons take fruits everyday. Fruits are demanded for different purposes for healthy benefits.
To be different from others in fruit business, you have to package it well so as to attract market value. The demand for fruits is increasing every day because more people are becoming aware of the health benefits of fruits consumption. They have various vitamins and minerals that are very useful to the body.
There is abundant market for fruits both locally and international. You can become a fruit exporter and be making huge money. Some of the fruits you can export are; mango, oranges, cherry, avocado and so on. Avocado has always been in high demand in the international market yet those demands are never met. You can establish avocado plantation and be exporting to different countries.
Starting a Fruit Business
Location: It is very important for you to choose a good location as this is very important if you want to succeed in fruit business. It can be a junction, a central place or where population of buyers are concentrated. Places like; closeness to supermarket, recreation centers, estates, schools, parks etc.
The location should have a space where people driving cars can stop and buy your fruits.
Capital: Fortunately, you can start small. Even with N50,000 you can start fruit business. If it is only banana, mango and apples, you start and keep adding other fruits to it until it becomes a large fruit and grocery shop. On the other hand, you can start with N200,000. This capital will give you different fruit types. You can gather the capital from family and friends.
Profitability: Fruit business is very profitable. Watch out, anybody that starts small grows it within a few weeks. Assuming you bought Orange at N15,000 a bag and sell it N30,000 or you bought Paw Paw at N100 for 1 and sell N200 . Calculate the amount you will realise if you sold 20 a day. How about banana, plantain and the rest. So, there is good profit in the business.
Business Ideas: Buy fruits in small quantities except you are sure of your market population before you can buy in large quantities.
Make sure you sell fruits off within 3 days of purchase. Fruits are raw and perishable. They lost their freshness every passing day.
Hygiene: Flies like perching on spoilt fruits, so, make sure you dispose waste properly and quickly. Package fruits in attractive transparent takeaway plates for a good patronage. Buy in bags or from farmers and also identify where to purchase fruits for sell before starting.
Preservation: It is difficult to preserve fruits, however, keep them away from sun heating directly. Cool environment is best to keep fruits, such as under shade.
Wash and dry so that bacterial will not act quickly on them. Remove spoilt or soft fruits from strong ones while some can be preserved in the fridge for a few days example Apple.
Conclusion
Fruit business is a viable business that will keep giving you money every day. Buy directly from fruit farmers or distributors. You can start small and grow it. The business does not require qualification before you can start.
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