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 […]

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

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

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

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

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