Analysis of Challenges Facing Rice Processing in Nigeria

Table 3

Household expenditure by commodity, rural.

Serial number	Commodities	Percentage of foods
1	Maize	5.48
2	Rice	9.07
3	Other cereals	14.30
4	Bread and similar foods	2.30
5	Tubers and plantains	22.30
6	Poultry	0.36
7	Meats	2.61
8	Sea foods	4.09
9	Dairy products	1.10
10	Oils, fats, and oil rich nuts	3.80
11	Fruits	1.55

Source: National Bureau of Statistics [26].