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 10 percent during April 2020.
- Prices in northern Malawi were slightly higher than prices in central and southern Malawi.
- ADMARC purchases were reported in 8 of the 26 markets monitored, and ADMARC sales in 18 markets.
- The price of old maize (from previous season) was MWK74/kg higher than the price of new maize.
- Maize prices in Malawi were lower than in most eastern African markets.
Read and download our April 2020 maize market report here.
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