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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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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Prices in surplus producing countries have converged in August 2024: Uganda and Tanzania prices close to US$210/Mt and South Africa’s maize price at US$226/Mt. Prices in southwest Tanzania, which is the maize producing region in Tanzania, have increased by 19% from US$178/Mt in July to US$212/Mt. In August 2024, the same prices recorded in June
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During the month of June a considerable volume of maize grain was delivered from Tanzania via Mutukula border post to Uganda. This supply gradually declined when indications of the first seasonal harvest was pronounced which spiked off release of grain stocks held by speculators and traders hoarding maize to cushion losses created by high production
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