Sources and dates
- Listing source: Google Places; record fetched 29 September 2026.
- 7 Google rating/review records held, 7 with written text; newest published 18 July 2026.
- Review records fetched 20 September 2026.
- Stored review analysis updated 25 May 2026.
- Ranking computed 22 September 2026.
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What our review analysis found
A chaotic, crowded market requiring street smarts and haggling skills.
- crowded
- cheap goods
- haggling
- pickpocket risk
- wholesale and retail
Stored review sentiment: Positive.
Analysis updated 25 May 2026. This summarises Google review text, not a recent visit or confirmation of services. The excerpts below may differ from the reviews used for that analysis.
Why this is ranked #4 in Markets in Lagos
These are the six stored score components for this business. The current list also checks category and location evidence; nearby entries are labelled separately. Paid placement is not a score component.
Score by dimension ▾
Composite score 75.2 of 100
- Google rating73
- Review volume100
- Review recency84
- Profile completeness67
- Review sentiment59
- Verification0
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About
Idumota Market is one of the markets in Lagos, located at Bankole St, Lagos Island, Lagos 102273, Lagos, Nigeria. Its recorded Google rating is 4.0 stars from 9597 reviews.
Google ratings and review excerpts
- Adebayo O.2 months ago4.0 out of 5 stars
best for textiles, lace, shoes, bags, jewelry and cosmetics. It is also famous for intense crowd and extremely slick pickpockets. Balogun and Idumota market is a endless maze of shops and stalls where you can buy the best fabrics, lace, shoes, designer bags and jewelry at…
- JAYEOLA D.5 months ago5.0 out of 5 stars
Nowhere to park Too many agberos Very rough to say the least I advise anyone going there not to visit with the best of your car. You also should get ready to spend for parking space with no guarantee that your car or properties in it are safe
- Adamu M.9 months ago5.0 out of 5 stars
A very profitable business environment for all marketers
- Philip P.1 year ago3.0 out of 5 stars
Balogun Street at Lagos Island. You can easily get any goods of your choice at cheaper rate. The road is very small and always crowded. Walk smartly
- Ambassador A.1 year ago3.0 out of 5 stars
It’s not a market for the faint hearted 😃🤩🤣 After my experience there, I need to learn about the street wisdom! I went for this chairs for an event center, I met seller online on IG, got prices and all but on day of purchase within two day prices changed, item not available…
- AUSTINE A.4 years ago5.0 out of 5 stars
I was there today and I confirmed that the market is massively big. Everything you need such as clothing, articles books cosmetics etc is sold here, both wholesale and retail is sold here. Below are some of the pictures I took in the market today
- Ifeoma I.5 years ago4.0 out of 5 stars
The picture here represents the calm before the chaos. Idumota market is not for the faint hearted. Be ready to haggle price, move from one vendor to another in your quest for best price. And most importantly, hold your personal belongings closely. It could get snatched if…
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Idumota Market: quick answers
- What is Idumota Market's phone number?
- You can reach Idumota Market on 0803 099 5458.
- Where is Idumota Market located?
- Idumota Market is located at Bankole St, Lagos Island, Lagos 102273, Lagos, Nigeria.
- What are Idumota Market's opening hours?
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
- Does Idumota Market have reviews?
- Yes. Idumota Market is rated 4.0★ from 9.6k Google reviews on Ranked.
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