Market Outlook: Rwanda

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Latest Prices Summary for Rwanda

As of 2026-05-04, the average wholesale market price for dry maize in RWA stands at 66,026 RWF per 90kg, slightly higher than the seven-day average of 64,606 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 IBURENGERAZUBA and AMAJVEPFO reporting the highest prices at 64,514 RWF and 64,143 RWF, respectively, while IBURASIRASUBA and UMUJYI WA KIGALI report lower prices at 63,346 RWF and 59,465 RWF, respectively. Overall, market prices show regional disparities but remain relatively stable.

Latest Prices Overview

Country Average
(As at 2026-05-04)
66,026 RWF
Seven Day Average 64,606 RWF
12 Month Seasonal High 65,983 RWF
12 Month Seasonal Low 51,619 RWF
Arbitrage Profitability
Current arbitrage conditions are ABOVE average (57/100)

Price Map

Regional Prices

Amajvepfo 64,143 RWF
Iburasirasuba 63,346 RWF
Iburengerazuba 64,514 RWF
Majyaruguru 63,770 RWF
Umujyi wa Kigali 59,465 RWF

Summary of Seasonality for Rwanda

Latest Seasonal Prices Overview

Current Seasonal Price Assessment 66026 RWF ABOVE the 5-year average for December
(experiencing a seasonal crisis)
Normal Seasonal Price for December 0 ±0RWF
Latest Country Average Price
66,026 RWF
End of Month Seasonal Forecast We are working on generating this indicator
Long-term Seasonal Comparison

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 2026-05-04)
66,026 RWF
End-of-week Country Average Forecast
(For )
0 RWF
End-of-month Country Average Forecast
(For )
0 RWF
Regions with Forecasted Rising Prices
(End-of-month forecast for )
Regions with Forecasted Falling Prices
(End-of-month forecast for )

Country Average Price Forecast

Regional End-of-month Forecasts

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