1) The document analyzes the marketing of onions in Bade and Geidam Local Government Areas of Yobe State, Nigeria. It investigates the socioeconomic characteristics of onion traders, determines the profitability of onion marketing, and assesses the marketing efficiency of onion traders. 2) The majority of onion traders were between 25-54 years old, with most having 5-14 years of experience trading onions. Most traders were male and married. 3) Analysis found onion marketing to be profitable for both wholesale and retail traders during peak and off-peak periods. Marketing during off-peak periods was more efficient, with a total efficiency of 1,610.83% compared to 1,577.20%