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Best Markets in Aba

Ranked lists 14 markets in Aba. The default view shows 14 local listings in ranking order. Market Square is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 4.3 from 1,143 Google reviews.

Compiled from Ranked's database. Method and checks: Eruo Fredoline, founder, Ranked Technologies Ltd. How we rank. Latest listing check 20 September 2026.

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Ordered on Google rating, review volume, review recency, profile completeness, review sentiment and the earned verified tick, on weights published and in force since 2026-07-16. Paid placement is not one of them.

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As of October 2026, Ranked lists 14 markets in Aba, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology

Ranked: 14
Google reviews reported: 8.5K
Photos on file: 10
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Ranked #1 by score#1 in the city
1
Market Square
77.1/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars1.1k reviews
Aba 450101, Abia, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Has a cinema, fast food, and shawarma outlet on site.
- spacious
- modern
- convenient
- parking
- cinema
- shawarma
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume100
Review recency83
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment74
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Joshua C.N. ★★★★★ : Very nice place,good staff and service
Kay G. ★★★★★ : A great place to go grocery shopping. Just avoid it during the 11th hour rush of festive season.
2
Ariaria international market, Aba
72.6/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars154 reviews
Ariaria mkt, A line Aba, 487M+FVC, Ariaria, Aba 450102, Abia, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Large market with great bargains on diverse items from clothes to building materials.
- large market
- great bargains
- diverse items
- rebuilding ongoing
- mixed quality
Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume73
Review recency76
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment59
Verification0
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Lorretta O. ★★★★★ : Best place to shop your goods as a trader into buying and selling in wholesale prices 🤏
Kindness K. ★★★★★ : Products from Suavez Int’l Ltd is an experience everyone needs to have for themselves. They are the best in their craft
3
Aba Shopping Center
72.4/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars445 reviews
Ekeoha shopping center, Aba, 511101, Abia, Nigeria
- Hours listed
From recent reviews
Known as the best place for textile fabrics in the South East.
- textile fabrics
- large market
- rowdy
- good staff
- vintage fabrics
Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume88
Review recency69
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Chidiebere U. ★★★★★ : Shopping Center Aba is a major commercial hub with a wide variety of goods including clothing, footwear, fabrics, and electronics at competitive prices. It’s a great place for both retail and bulk buying, especially if you know how to bargain. However, the environment can be quite congested, with limited space for movement during peak hours. Sanitation and waste management need improvement, and parking around the area is often difficult due to heavy traffic. Overall, it’s a very functional market, but the shopping experience could be much better with improved organization and infrastructure.
Marycynthia A. ★★★★★ : There are lots of shops here. You'll get most items you can think of here
4
Cemetery Market/Eziukwu Market
64.7/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars162 reviews
Cemetery, Aba, 450103, Abia, Nigeria
- Hours listed
From recent reviews
Known as the home of cosmetics and beverages in Abia State.
- cosmetics
- beverages
- x-pression products
- biggest market
- busy
- food stuffs
Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume74
Review recency75
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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Itodo K. ★★★★★ : The sale of X-Pression products is superb, buy, win and make free hairdo this week and celebrate with X-Pression till the end of the week.
Dike S. ★★★★★ : Cool Market to purchase products in Wholesale and Retail prices.
5
Ahia Ohuru
63.3/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars68 reviews
Aba, 450103, Abia, Nigeria
Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume61
Review recency69
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment80
Verification0
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Ezinne H. ★★★★★ : Is a nice market my first time what's something else but I enjoyed every bit of it it was cool and is a nice market for many things I can get a lot of nice things such as clothes. Food nice product
Akujuobi O. ★★★★★ : High-octane and gritty. This market is a sensory overload where shops cluster by trade, making for fast-paced, tactical shopping. Expect a raw atmosphere—it's crowded and the lingering smells are intense—but the variety is simply unbeatable.
6
ariara international market
62.3/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars397 reviews
484G+VX9, Road, Ariaria, Aba 450102, Abia, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
One of the largest markets in Eastern Nigeria with an overwhelming variety of goods.
- huge variety
- popular market
- commercial hub
- luxury purchases
- poor management
Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume87
Review recency45
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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Chidi O. ★★★★★ : Ariaria is the biggest or second to the biggest international market in Eastern Region of Nigeria. In Ariaria as the name indicates, there's nothing you cannot find to buy in Ariaria international market. Ariaria as an Igbo language means, ''every thing you can think of is available here or simply put items, items everywhere or in another sence property, property full ground everywhere".
7
MARKET SQUARE SUPERMARKET
60.5/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars25 reviews
486G+GX4, Ariaria, Aba 450102, Abia, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
From recent reviews
One-stop shop with everything in one place.
- one-stop shop
- big
- good staff
- nice place
Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume47
Review recency70
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment66
Verification0
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Recent reviews
umenne M. ★★★★★ : Nice place to get everything you need at once, Super great.
Emmanuel V. ★★★★★ : Nice place to shop for variety of food and drinks and household stuff
8
New Market Aba
59.6/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars35 reviews
48 Aba N Rd, Akoli, Aba 450102, Abia, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume52
Review recency54
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment90
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Itodo K. ★★★★★ : X-Pression is here again with Anaco Haircity for a week long promotion of buy and win different categories of gifts and also free hairdo for those who buy RICH BRAID. SUPER BRAID, TRIPLE BRAID, 4X HAPPY BRAID etc. From now till 7 feb. 2025.
9
Umungasi Market
58.7/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars787 reviews
49H5+WGJ, Aba, 450102, Abia, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Local food market with fresh produce and seasonal mud issues.
- local food market
- fresh produce
- muddy during rain
- crowded evenings
- good for cooking
Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume97
Review recency44
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment71
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Eunice O. ★★★★★ : Umungasi market is like a street market, you can only get food stuff there but very fresh.
Melody I. ★★★★★ : This market is actually the best place to buy every stuff for your delious cooking
10
Afule Market
57.6/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars679 reviews
49Q2+J7X, Aba-Owerri Rd, Abayi, Aba 453115, Abia, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Specializes in home-based cooking ingredients and fresh vegetables at affordable prices.
- local market
- affordable prices
- fresh vegetables
- home-based meals
- busy
- live chicken
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume94
Review recency51
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment74
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Nwala E. ★★★★★ : Its a local market...kind found in South America and the Philippines tho very cheap and sufficient
11
Chinnyexcel
53.9/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars4.6k reviews
Ariaria mkt, A line Aba, Ariaria, Aba North 450102, Abia, Nigeria
- Hours listed
From recent reviews
Known for copying or making any item, from shoes to hair extensions, at affordable prices.
- affordable prices
- dirty environment
- flooding
- skilled artisans
- busy market
- poor infrastructure
Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume100
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment56
Verification0
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12
waterside market
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
waterside market, Aba, Nigeria
Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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13
Ariaria International Market
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Ariaria International Market, Aba, Nigeria
Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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14
Ariaria International Market
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Aba-Owerri Road, Aba, Abia State
From recent reviews
West Africa's principal leather, footwear and garments manufacturing market; the engine of Aba's industrial reputation. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariaria_International_Market)
Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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What the data shows for markets in Aba

Counted from every market ranked in Aba, Abia State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 14
With 5+ reviews: 11
Rated 4.5 or higher: 1
Median reviews: 158
Phone listed: 6 of 14
Opening hours listed: 9 of 14

11 of the 14 markets ranked in Aba have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 8,531 reviews.

Of the 14, 1 score 4.5 or higher, 5 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 5 are below 4.0 and 3 have no rating yet.

The median market here has 158 reviews.

Chinnyexcel has the most, 4,636 at 3.6, followed by Market Square (1,143) and Umungasi Market (787).

6 list a phone number, 3 a website and 9 opening hours; 10 have a photo on file.

Across the 8 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes markets, the median city lists 30; Aba has 14, fewer than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from August 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

How many markets are listed in Aba?

Ranked lists 14 markets in Aba. The default view shows 14 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

Market Square appears first, with a Google rating of 4.3 from 1,143 Google reviews. The order uses Ranked's published review-based method; it is not a measure of every aspect of the business.

Which local listing loaded on this page has the most Google reviews?

Chinnyexcel has the most reported Google reviews among the 14 local listings loaded on this page: 4,636. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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