This price bulletin was developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi with the goal of providing clear and accurate information on the variation of weekly retail prices of selected agricultural commodities that are important for food security and nutrition in Malawi. The reports are intended as a resource for those interested in agricultural markets in Malawi.
November 2020 highlights
- Average retail prices of legumes (common bean, soybean, groundnut, and pigeon pea) increased by 1 to 3 percent.
- Average retail prices of cassava and Irish potato increased while sweet potato prices declined marginally.
- Sorghum prices declined by 11 to 33 percent while rice prices either increased or remained constant.
How data were collected
With financial support from the European Union, IFPRI Malawi began monitoring retail prices of selected legumes, roots and tubers, and non-maize cereals in selected markets in October 2020. Currently, prices are collected from 44 markets across the country, with monitoring occurring once per week. Three monitors report prices from each market. Data is collected by means of automated short message service (SMS) with follow-ups made by telephone the next day if needed. The commodities monitored are being phased-in, starting with legumes, root crops and other cereals, and then expanding to include livestock products and fish by the end of 2020. Note that the number of markets monitored vary by commodity because major markets are targeted in areas where these commodities are widely produced.
Read and download the November bulletin here. (PDF 199 KB)
The October 2020 bulletin can be found here.
Interested in daily retail prices for maize? Check out our monthly maize market reports here.
Featured image: Photo Credit: Renata Kryzwon-Schramm/Welthungerhilfe Malawi
