Evaluation of Onion Value Chain Actors in Kebbi State, Nigeria: A Case Study of Producers and Retailers

Onion (Allium cepa L.) is one of the major cash crops grown mostly in northern Nigeria, nevertheless with perpetual scarcity at off season due to its perishability as actors lacked adequate storability thus, sells low price avoid spoilage hand. The study seeks evaluate onion value chain (producers and retailers) Kebbi State, Nigeria. Purposive, simple random convenience sampling procedures were used selecting 210 producers 40 retailers using structured questionnaire. data collected was analyzed SPSS software marketing margin model. result revealed that mean output per hectare 71.58 bags an average ₦15597.05. total gross 14.38% out 19.12% constitutes costs net 4.77%. Producers’ retailers’ profit share ₦9331.61 ₦2324.33 bag respectively. Production constraints identified were; high cost inputs, pest disease attack, poor storage facilities pricing. In conclusion, redress may enhance actors. recommends for government/nongovernmental sustainable financial, technical educational interventions improvement area.