Ariaria International Market, Aba in 2025|Current stage of market construction| #ariariamarket #aba

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:42:28 +0000

Ariaria International Market was established in 1976 following a fire outbreak that destroyed the old Ekeoha Market in Aba. The market was originally sited in a swampy area.

The market is known for the variety of products you can get in it and happens to be the cheapest market with over 1000 importers of internationally produced goods and manufacturers of locally made products, with more than 37,000 stalls, fabrics, household goods and pharmaceutical items are also available in the market.

For more than two decades, the market has serviced clients home and abroad.

Manufacturers in the market boast that their clientele base extends beyond the shores of Africa. Many citizens in Europe and Africa have the market to thank for many of the leather shoes they wear.

The market cuts across three local government areas, the Aba North, Aba South, and Osisioma.

Ariaria International Market is currently undergoing a major reconstruction following the demolition of one section of the market last year.

According to news, the market willcompete with world standard markets after the reconstruction.