This quarterly market report was developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi with the goal of providing clear and accurate information on the variation of 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.
Highlights
- Average retail prices of common beans increased by 9 percent in the Northern region and 3 percent in the Central region but decreased by 7 percent in the South during the first quarter of 2021.
- Groundnut prices decreased in all the regions by 4 to 8 percent during the quarter while soyabean prices remained constant in the Center and South and increased by 4 percent in the North.
- Pigeon pea prices increased by 13 percent in the North but decreased by 17 percent in the South.
- Average retail prices of cassava and Irish potato decreased by 12 to 36 percent in the North and the South but increased by 8 to 15 percent in the Central region.
- Rice retail prices dropped sharply in the first week of March, while sorghum price began to decline in the third week of March.
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Featured image: Groundnuts. Photo credit: Melissa Cooperman/IFPRI
