Latest Prices Summary for Rwanda
As of 2026-05-04, the average retail market price for dry maize in RWA stands at 63,079 RWF per 90kg, slightly higher than the seven-day average of 62,540 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 above average. In various regions, prices vary, with AMAJVEPFO and UMUJYI WA KIGALI reporting the highest prices at 63,753 RWF and 63,462 RWF, respectively, while MAJYARUGURU and IBURASIRASUBA report lower prices at 62,315 RWF and 61,402 RWF, respectively. Overall, market prices show regional disparities but remain relatively stable.
Latest Prices Overview
| Country Average (As at 2026-05-04) |
63,079 RWF |
|---|---|
| Seven Day Average | 62,540 RWF |
| 12 Month Seasonal High | 65,873 RWF |
| 12 Month Seasonal Low | 54,205 RWF |
| Arbitrage Profitability |
Current arbitrage conditions are ABOVE average (61/100)
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Price Map
Regional Prices
| Amajvepfo | 63,753 RWF |
|---|---|
| Iburasirasuba | 61,402 RWF |
| Iburengerazuba | 62,616 RWF |
| Majyaruguru | 62,315 RWF |
| Umujyi wa Kigali | 63,462 RWF |
Summary of Seasonality for Rwanda
Uganda's current (2026-05-04) seasonal price assessment for DRY MAIZE shows that market prices are 13641.00 RWF per 90kg ABOVE the 5-year average for June, indicating experiencing a seasonal stress conditions. The normal seasonal price for June is 49.00 ±4.00RWF, while the latest national average stands at 63079.00RWF per 90kg. End-of-month forecasts suggest a further change toward 58880RWF. In the long term, the current annual average remains 27.6% HIGHER than the 5-year seasonal average, highlighting continued price elevation.
Latest Seasonal Prices Overview
| Current Seasonal Price Assessment | 13641 RWF ABOVE the 5-year average for June (experiencing a seasonal crisis) |
|---|---|
| Normal Seasonal Price for June | 49,438 ±4,716RWF |
| Latest Country Average Price |
63,079 RWF |
| End of Month Seasonal Forecast | (For 2026-06-30)58,880 RWF |
| Long-term Seasonal Comparison |
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Monthly Seasonality
Regional Price Above/Below 5-year Seasonal Average
| Amajvepfo | +9,115RWF experiencing a seasonal alert |
|---|---|
| Iburasirasuba | +5,440RWF experiencing a seasonal stress |
| Iburengerazuba | +3,664RWF experiencing a seasonal stress |
| Kisumu | +4,762RWF experiencing a seasonal stress |
| Majyaruguru | +2,297RWF experiencing a seasonal stress |
| Umujyi wa Kigali | +4,953RWF experiencing a seasonal stress |
Summary of Latest Price Predictions for Rwanda
At 4 May 2026, the national average market price was 63,079.00 RWF, with forecasts indicating a strong decrease to an average of 58,880.00 RWF in June 2026. Regional projections show a varied pattern of price movements across the country. Meanwhile, declines are anticipated in MAJYARUGURU (-8.8%), IBURASIRASUBA (-2.6%).
Market Forecasts Overview
| Latest Country Average (As at 2026-05-04) |
63,079 RWF |
|---|---|
| End-of-week Country Average Forecast (For 2026-06-08) |
59,727 RWF |
| End-of-month Country Average Forecast (For 2026-06-30) | 58,880 RWF |
| Regions with Forecasted Rising Prices (End-of-month forecast for 2026-06-30) |
IBURASIRASUBA: -1,430.00 RWF MAJYARUGURU: -5,883.50 RWF |
| Regions with Forecasted Falling Prices (End-of-month forecast for 2026-06-30) |
MAJYARUGURU: -5,883.50 RWF IBURASIRASUBA: -1,430.00 RWF |
Country Average Price Forecast
Regional End-of-month Forecasts
| Iburasirasuba | Decrease -2.6% |
|---|---|
| Majyaruguru | Decrease -8.8% |
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 |
