Welcome to the monthly food price tracker. This is an initiative of the African Market Observatory (AMO) of the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development, at the University of Johannesburg, and with the support of the Shamba Centre for Food and Climate. It summarises key trends in prices in East and Southern Africa (ESA) for selected staple food […]
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UGANDA AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY MARKETSMarket OutlookJuly 2026The first-season harvest peaks nationwide, pulling grain prices down across most regions — while beans tighten, fuel costs bite, and Karamoja’s drought deepens.REPORTING PERIOD — JULY 2026 | COMPILED BY LUWANDAGGA DAVID K MAIZE (Kampala) 950/kg ▼ • BEANS 2,700–3,500/kg ▲ • GROUNDNUTS 4,500–5,000/kg ▲ • SORGHUM 1,100–1,200/kg ▼ • DIESEL 6,100–6,550/L ▲ • PETROL 6,550–6,700/L ▲ • UREA 220,000/50kg ▲ • DAP 180,000–200,000/50kg ■ • NPK 17-17-17
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This report presents key observations on commodity, fuel, fertilizer, and regulatory developments recorded in the Ugandan market during June 2026. It highlights the principal drivers of price movement across staple food crops, energy products, and agricultural inputs, and outlines emerging risks to food security in select regions. 1. Drivers of Change 1.1 Commodity Price Declines
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First Season Harvest Lowers Current Grain Prices Market Intelligence Report | June 2026 1. Maize Grain — Farm Gate Prices Decline on Post-Harvest Surge in Supply Volumes of freshly harvested maize grain have been delivered to markets from major production areas across Uganda, exerting considerable downward pressure on prices in both central and eastern market regions. In the districts
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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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