Fluctuations in the price of maize—Malawi’s most important staple crop—are a huge contributor to the country’s overall food security. Providing maize price information in markets throughout the country is a critical first step to understanding and improving food security in Malawi.
The Monthly Maize Market Reports are developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi, with the main goal of providing clear and accurate daily maize price data in selected markets throughout Malawi. The reports are intended as a resource for those interested in maize markets in Malawi, namely producers, traders, consumers, or other agricultural stakeholders.
Highlights
- Retail maize prices decreased by 35 percent during March 2020.
- Average retail maize price was 79 percent higher than in March 2019.
- ADMARC sales were reported in 15 of the 26 markets monitored.
- The price of old maize (from previous season) was MWK87/kg higher than of new maize.
- Maize prices in northern Malawi were higher than in most eastern and southern African markets.
Read and download our March 2020 maize market report here.
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