Market Update – Busia and Kampala Produce Markets. Wk 1

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 40 (UGX.1180). Maize supplies originated mainly from Serere–Soroti, Lira, and the western districts of Mubende, Masindi, Kiboga, and Kyankwanzi. The Busia market remained very active, handling a wide range of commodities including green grams, millet, sorghum, dry cassava chips, simsim (sesame), groundnuts, soya beans, and beans.…

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