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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Slight commodity market price increase was registered in the 5th week as the month of February opened. Maize was offered at Ugx.1,250/kg in Kampala and was speculated to increase to Ugx.1,800/kg by the opening week of March, 2026 while in Busia, it cost Ksh.47 (Ugx.1,316/kg). Transit traders at the Busia border post are anticipating the
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The year opened with strong trading activity for maize and beans at the Busia Produce Border Market. An estimated 1,500–1,600 metric tonnes of grain crossed formally into Kenya each day after re-bagging. Demand for maize was exceptionally high, with good-quality grain selling at KSh 42.5 (UGX.1,194 equivalent per kg), while the lowest acceptable quality traded at KSh
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The second seasonal harvest started in December. Typically, there are two grain price offers for the old and newly harvested grain at the season’s onset. The Old grain price peaked at Ugx.1350/kg as new harvest phased out old stock grain, dropping wholesale price to Ugx.1100/kg. Current supply registered high moisture content rates. Maize grain was
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Ugandan maize grain prices are seeing a gradual increase due to intensified purchasing by neighboring East African markets. South Sudanese traders established temporary bases in Soroti and other key markets during the closing weeks of the month, actively buying and milling maize to meet their requirements. In the Western region, the Rwandan trading community is
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The market price for maize grain in Kampala has experienced a decline, plummeting from Ugx. 1300/kg to a range of Ugx. 1200 – 1230/kg, as numerous traders procured and processed maize for the Sudanese transit merchants. Conversely, the price of maize flour has escalated from Ugx. 2000/kg to Ugx. 2200/kg at the wholesale level. The
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Key Development Zimbabwe addition Maize developments Figure 1: Maize prices, selected ESA countries 1 – Source: AMO based on price tracker data from multiple sources. *Malawi prices received in local currency and converted using the parallel exchange rate from November 2024 to October 2025 Figure 2: Maize prices, South Africa and Zimbabwe 2 – Source: AMO
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