May Commodity Market Price Outlook late edition
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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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The maize grain price increased steadily during the month of February. It was influenced by several factors including the opening of the first school term, delay in the second annual seasonal harvest due to shift in the weather Pattern and also the regional demand especially from Rwanda. The grain market in Kampala registered maize at
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The climax of the second season started mid-January. The variation in the rainfall distribution countrywide corresponded with the production levels in the usual production locations where surplus crop production was reported in areas that received above to normal rainfall and less yield in areas that registered reduced volumes of rain especially in eastern Uganda. Less
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High grain market prices were recorded during the month of November in several district markets countrywide. The climax of the off-season period marking the end of the first season was reported at the opening of this month. Some maize production locations commenced their harvest leading to two maize grain offer prices in major markets during
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Increased supply of the seasonal crops was registered in most markets especially in southern Karamoja where better yields were registered compared to the northern Karamoja. Several transit traders were seen in the region ferrying sorghum and maize due to the abundant supply currently held by the farming community. Stockiests were also reported collecting grain that
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The month of September opened with very low volumes of maize grain delivery to Kenya via the border post market at Busia. Plenty of maize was available in Kenya and Tanzania at a lower market price than the Ugandan grain. Good quality maize was offered at Ugx.855/kg (Ksh.29.5) while fair quality at Ugx.841/kg (Ksh.29).The least
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