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 increased by 1 percent during May 2020.
- Prices in southern Malawi were higher than in central and northern Malawi.
- ADMARC purchases were reported in 13 of the 26 markets monitored, and ADMARC sales in 15 markets.
- Retail maize prices in Malawi were lower than in most eastern African markets.
Read and download our May 2020 maize market report here.
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