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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Maize grain price gradually increases as regional trade from neighboring East Africa markets intensify their purchase. A number of South Sudanese traders pitched camp in Soroti and other major markets buying maize flour. Trade agents are buying maize and milling it for their requrement. In Kampala the maize price increased from Ugx.1050-1100/kg to Ugx.1150-1300/kg at
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This week (3rd to 8th November,2025) minimum trading activities continued to take place at the regional border trade hub of Busia. Maize grain was offered at Ugx.1100/kg w/s. Supply was delivered mainly from northern Uganda via Dokolo Lira trade route to the border town. Good maize grain supply was reported within Kenya but also cheaper
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Maize price registered very low changes during the month of October especially in the peri-urban locations, In Kampala major market, low demand for maize grain was reported specifically from the millers. In the countryside, similar trends were reported with maize grain offered at low market price between Ugx.900-1300/kg. Low cross border trading we likewise reported
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Key Developments Maize developments Figure 1: Maize prices, selected ESA countries. 1 – Source: AMO based on price tracker data from multiple sources. Soybean developments Figure 2: Soybean prices, selected ESA countries 2 – Source: AMO based on price tracker data from multiple sources. Rice Developments Figure 3: Rice prices, selected ESA countries 3 – Source: AMO based on price
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The culmination of the initial short harvest season transpired in August; however, the supply of numerous items had been previously recorded in June and July. A significant portion of the commodities is presently held in the custody of the trading community, which consists of rural assemblers, transit traders, and stockists. Many harvested commodities have recorded
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The initial indications of the seasonal first harvest of beans were recorded in May 2025. Farmers who cultivated beans and maize early March commenced their harvest, particularly in the central, western, and eastern regions. The supply of Matooke and fresh cassava to the market surged in May, reflecting the successful harvest of these commodities and
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Increasing commodity prices were registered during the month of April. Stockists held on to their stocks as they speculated for the highest margin from the 2nd seasonal harvest that came late in January/February. More bulking of grains and pulses was recorded, especially in the northern region, however, it was reduced by unusual transit buyers from Rwanda
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The maize grain price increased steadily during the month of February. It was influenced by March Commodity Market Report. Less commodity supply was reported delivered to market during the month of March. Land preparation and planting activities were visible in some production locations, especially the bimodal areas that registered some rainfall towards the end of
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