Latest Prices Summary for Rwanda
As of 2026-03-25, the average wholesale market price for dry maize in RWA stands at 56,973 RWF per 90kg, slightly higher than the seven-day average of 58,863 RWF. Considering the last years' wholesale prices for dry maize, prices had a seasonal high of 65,983 RWF per 90kg and a seasonal low of 51,619 RWF per 90kg. Arbitrage profitability is currently above average. In various regions, prices vary, with CIBITOKE and KAYANZA reporting the highest prices at 66,375 RWF and 65,334 RWF, respectively, while RUMONGE and IBURASIRASUBA report lower prices at 55,134 RWF and 54,410 RWF, respectively. Overall, market prices show regional disparities but remain relatively stable.
Latest Prices Overview
| Country Average (As at 2026-03-25) |
56,973 RWF |
|---|---|
| Seven Day Average | 58,863 RWF |
| 12 Month Seasonal High | 65,983 RWF |
| 12 Month Seasonal Low | 51,619 RWF |
| Arbitrage Profitability |
Current arbitrage conditions are ABOVE average (60/100)
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Price Map
Regional Prices
| Cibitoke | 66,375 RWF |
|---|---|
| Kayanza | 65,334 RWF |
| Iburengerazuba | 61,305 RWF |
| Majyaruguru | 58,130 RWF |
| Umujyi wa Kigali | 56,840 RWF |
| Kisumu | 56,761 RWF |
| Amajvepfo | 56,345 RWF |
| Rumonge | 55,134 RWF |
| Iburasirasuba | 54,410 RWF |
Summary of Seasonality for Rwanda
Latest Seasonal Prices Overview
| Current Seasonal Price Assessment | 56973 RWF ABOVE the 5-year average for December (experiencing a seasonal crisis) |
|---|---|
| Normal Seasonal Price for December | 0 ±RWF |
| Latest Country Average Price |
56973 RWF |
| End of Month Seasonal Forecast | We are working on generating this indicator |
| Long-term Seasonal Comparison |
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Monthly Seasonality
We are still collecting data for this indicator!
Regional Price Above/Below 5-year Seasonal Average
Summary of Latest Price Predictions for Rwanda
Market Forecasts Overview
| Latest Country Average (As at 2026-03-25) |
56973 RWF |
|---|---|
| End-of-week Country Average Forecast (For ) |
RWF |
| End-of-month Country Average Forecast (For ) | RWF |
| Regions with Forecasted Rising Prices (End-of-month forecast for ) |
UMUJYI WA KIGALI: +6,505.00 RWF MAJYARUGURU: +1,902.67 RWF IBURENGERAZUBA: -363.00 RWF |
| Regions with Forecasted Falling Prices (End-of-month forecast for ) |
IBURENGERAZUBA: -363.00 RWF MAJYARUGURU: +1,902.67 RWF UMUJYI WA KIGALI: +6,505.00 RWF |
Country Average Price Forecast
Regional End-of-month Forecasts
| Majyaruguru | Increase 3.2% |
|---|---|
| Iburengerazuba | Decrease -0.6% |
| Umujyi wa Kigali | Increase 11.8% |
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 |
