Latest Prices Summary for Rwanda
As of 2026-03-25, the average retail market price for dry maize in RWA stands at 58,475 RWF per 90kg, slightly higher than the seven-day average of 58,554 RWF. Considering the last years' retail prices for dry maize, prices had a seasonal high of 65,873 RWF per 90kg and a seasonal low of 54,205 RWF per 90kg. Arbitrage profitability is currently below average. In various regions, prices vary, with CIBITOKE and KISUMU reporting the highest prices at 66,759 RWF and 60,817 RWF, respectively, while RUMONGE and KAYANZA report lower prices at 54,119 RWF and 53,643 RWF, respectively. Overall, market prices show regional disparities but remain relatively stable.
Latest Prices Overview
| Country Average (As at 2026-03-25) |
58,475 RWF |
|---|---|
| Seven Day Average | 58,554 RWF |
| 12 Month Seasonal High | 65,873 RWF |
| 12 Month Seasonal Low | 54,205 RWF |
| Arbitrage Profitability |
Current arbitrage conditions are BELOW average (45/100)
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Price Map
Regional Prices
| Cibitoke | 66,759 RWF |
|---|---|
| Kisumu | 60,817 RWF |
| Umujyi wa Kigali | 60,759 RWF |
| Iburengerazuba | 60,170 RWF |
| Majyaruguru | 60,063 RWF |
| Amajvepfo | 58,385 RWF |
| Iburasirasuba | 57,021 RWF |
| Rumonge | 54,119 RWF |
| Kayanza | 53,643 RWF |
Summary of Seasonality for Rwanda
Uganda’s current seasonal price assessment for 2026-03-25 shows that market prices are 10036.00 RWF ABOVE the 5-year average for April, indicating unseasonably high conditions. The normal seasonal price for April is 48439.00 ±6033.00RWF, while the latest national average stands at 58475.00RWF. End-of-month forecasts suggest a further change toward 55918RWF. In the long term, the current annual average remains 0.0% HIGHER than the 5-year seasonal average, highlighting continued price elevation.
Latest Seasonal Prices Overview
| Current Seasonal Price Assessment | 10036 RWF ABOVE the 5-year average for April (experiencing a seasonal alert) |
|---|---|
| Normal Seasonal Price for April | 48439 ±6033RWF |
| Latest Country Average Price |
58475 RWF |
| End of Month Seasonal Forecast | (For 2026-04-30)55918 RWF |
| Long-term Seasonal Comparison |
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Monthly Seasonality
Regional Price Above/Below 5-year Seasonal Average
Summary of Latest Price Predictions for Rwanda
At 2026-03-25, the national average market price was 58,475.00 RWF, with forecasts indicating a moderate increase to 0.00 RWF by mid-October before easing to around 55,918.00 RWF by the end of November. Regional projections show a varied pattern of price movements across the country. KISUMU (+7.0%), UMUJYI WA KIGALI (+0.2%) are expected to experience the strongest upward shifts. Meanwhile, declines are anticipated in AMAJVEPFO (-4.8%), MAJYARUGURU (-4.7%), IBURENGERAZUBA (-2.3%), with smaller decreases expected in IBURASIRASUBA (-1.6%).
Market Forecasts Overview
| Latest Country Average (As at 2026-03-25) |
58475 RWF |
|---|---|
| End-of-week Country Average Forecast (For ) |
RWF |
| End-of-month Country Average Forecast (For 2026-04-30) | 55918 RWF |
| Regions with Forecasted Rising Prices (End-of-month forecast for 2026-04-30) |
KISUMU: +4,306.00 RWF UMUJYI WA KIGALI: +134.50 RWF IBURASIRASUBA: -905.20 RWF |
| Regions with Forecasted Falling Prices (End-of-month forecast for 2026-04-30) |
MAJYARUGURU: -2,975.00 RWF AMAJVEPFO: -2,878.20 RWF IBURENGERAZUBA: -1,366.29 RWF |
Country Average Price Forecast
Regional End-of-month Forecasts
| Amajvepfo | Decrease -4.8% |
|---|---|
| Majyaruguru | Decrease -4.7% |
| Umujyi wa Kigali | Increase 0.2% |
| Iburasirasuba | Decrease -1.6% |
| Kisumu | Increase 7.0% |
| Iburengerazuba | Decrease -2.3% |
Trade Corridors Summary (2025Q1)
The trade corridors for agricultural products in Kenya encompass several key routes connecting major agricultural regions to crucial transportation hubs and markets. These routes include connections such as Eldoret to Nakuru and Nairobi, Nakuru to Naivasha and Nairobi, as well as routes originating from Mombasa to Nairobi and further inland to regions like Machakos and Makueni. Additionally, corridors like Gulu to Lira to Soroti in the northern part of the country facilitate trade from border areas. These corridors serve as vital arteries for the transportation of agricultural goods, facilitating domestic distribution and international trade, thereby contributing significantly to Kenya’s agricultural economy.
Trade Corridors (2024 Q1)
| Eldoret⟶Nakuru⟶Nairobi (Relative Efficiency Score: 0.24) |
| Nakuru⟶Naivasha⟶Nairobi (Relative Efficiency Score: 0.85) |
| Kitale⟶Eldoret⟶Nakuru (Relative Efficiency Score: 0.39) |
| Mombasa⟶Nairobi (Relative Efficiency Score: 0.16) |
| Malaba⟶Eldoret⟶Nakuru⟶Nairobi (Relative Efficiency Score: 0.43) |
| Busia⟶Kakamega⟶Eldoret⟶Nakuru⟶Nairobi (Relative Efficiency Score: 0.24) |
| Isiolo⟶Nanyuki⟶Nairobi (Relative Efficiency Score: 0.12) |
Regional Centrality (2024Q4)
| Iburengerazuba | 0.9784 |
|---|---|
| Majyaruguru | 0.8652 |
| Soroti | 0.7531 |
| Mubende | 0.6897 |
| Lira District | 0.6342 |
| Kapchorwa | 0.5231 |
| Iburasirasuba | 0.4321 |
| Amajvepfo | 0.3678 |
| Dar es Salaam | 0.2546 |
| Nairobi | 0.1432 |
| Kitui | 0.0567 |
Market Volatility and Dependency (2025Q1)
| Market | Volatility Score | Dependency Score | Vulnerability Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iburengerazuba | 0.9784 | 0.9784 | 0.9784 |
| Majyaruguru | 0.8652 | 0.8652 | 0.8652 |
| Soroti | 0.7531 | 0.7531 | 0.7531 |
| Mubende | 0.6897 | 0.6897 | 0.6897 |
| Lira District | 0.6342 | 0.6342 | 0.6342 |
| Kapchorwa | 0.5231 | 0.5231 | 0.5231 |
| Iburasirasuba | 0.4321 | 0.4321 | 0.4321 |
| Amajvepfo | 0.3678 | 0.3678 | 0.3678 |
| Dar es Salaam | 0.2546 | 0.2546 | 0.2546 |
| Nairobi | 0.1432 | 0.1432 | 0.1432 |
| Kitui | 0.0567 | 0.0567 | 0.0567 |
Volatility ranking/dependencies
Market Access and Efficiency (2025Q1)
| Market | Access Score | Efficiency Score | Integration Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iburengerazuba | 0.9784 | 0.9784 | 0.9784 |
| Majyaruguru | 0.8652 | 0.8652 | 0.8652 |
| Soroti | 0.7531 | 0.7531 | 0.7531 |
| Mubende | 0.6897 | 0.6897 | 0.6897 |
| Lira District | 0.6342 | 0.6342 | 0.6342 |
| Kapchorwa | 0.5231 | 0.5231 | 0.5231 |
| Iburasirasuba | 0.4321 | 0.4321 | 0.4321 |
| Amajvepfo | 0.3678 | 0.3678 | 0.3678 |
| Dar es Salaam | 0.2546 | 0.2546 | 0.2546 |
| Nairobi | 0.1432 | 0.1432 | 0.1432 |
| Kitui | 0.0567 | 0.0567 | 0.0567 |
