Monthly Observations – May 2026. Staple food price movement in Uganda during May 2026 was shaped by a confluence of global and domestic factors. On the external side, the Middle East conflict drove sharp increases in fuel and fertilizer costs, while maritime trade disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz tightened fertilizer availability. On the domestic […]
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FARMGAIN AFRICA April 2026 1. Busia Regional Border Market 1.1 Bean Market Performance Strong regional demand for beans was recorded at the Busia border market during April 2026, with a significant number of buyers present throughout the month. Supply was sourced from Kenya as well as domestic production areas, particularly Uganda’s Western Region. Towards the
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Nakawa Market (Kampala) In the week leading up to Easter, Nakawa market experienced a surge in commodity prices driven by high consumer demand for the festive season. Despite increased deliveries of perishables—including matooke, Irish potatoes, and groundnuts—sellers maintained high prices to capitalize on rapid demand. While staple commodities remained relatively stable, matooke prices rose due
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Maize Market Trends and Regional Demand. Despite the tail-end of the second 2025 harvest season extending into early 2026, maize prices in Kampala did not experience the typical post-harvest decline. Prices bottomed out at UGX 1,180/kg in Kampala, driven by high initial demand. Mid-March saw the return of Kenyan transit traders at the Busia border post market,
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As the planting season intensifies, commodity prices in Kampala and other markets are gradually increasing, with traders reporting slow business activity despite the upward price trends. Maize grain prices rose from Ugx 1,350/kg to Ugx 1,370/kg in Kampala. Wholesale maize flour prices also saw an increment, moving from Ugx 2,000/kg to Ugx 2,300/kg. The market
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Maize grain prices in Uganda are experiencing a gradual upward trend as uncertainty surrounds early planting versus waiting for the main March-May rains. In the central Kampala grain market, wholesale prices increased to UGX 1,300–1,350/kg, up from UGX 1,250/kg the previous week, with similar rises recorded in production areas. Despite a recent slow down of
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Slow maize grain trading was reported at Busia border post produce hub, however, other commodities such as beans, cowpeas, millet, sorghum and soya beans were demanded by Kenyan traders. The low demand for maize grain at this market was due to the presence of cheaper maize & beans crossing from Ethiopia. Maize grain price dropped
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During the month of January, 2026 the maize grain supply to the market increased maximizing the second seasonal harvest. The season concluded in the extreme western region parts of Rakai and Ssembabule districts where the grain was reported wet and in the process of drying. It was affected by the prolonged dry spell and this
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Food markets in Eastern and Southern Africa Key developments in the Food & Competition space Market concentration rose on the policy agenda International and regional reports increasingly highlighted concentration along agrifood value chains as a risk to food security, price transmission, and dietary outcomes: Food security and competition policy gained prominence Food prices and margins
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