{"id":2230,"date":"2017-06-30T01:47:03","date_gmt":"2017-06-29T22:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bettagrains.com\/?p=2230"},"modified":"2017-06-30T01:47:03","modified_gmt":"2017-06-29T22:47:03","slug":"east-africa-regional-grain-trade-analysis-for-the-week-ending-30th-june-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bettagrains.com\/?p=2230","title":{"rendered":"East Africa Regional Grain Trade Analysis for the Week Ending 30th June 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maize (9,606MT)<\/strong> was the highest traded commodity in the week ending 30th<\/sup> June 2017, down from the previous week (11,013MT).\u00a0 \"\"<\/a>The flow was mostly from Uganda to Kenya, Uganda exported to Kenya (9,099MT) and to Rwanda (235MT).\u00a0 Tanzania exported maize (94MT), consisting of exports to Kenya (44MT), and to Uganda (50MT). Kenya exported maize (15MT) to Tanzania.\u00a0 Maize wholesale prices were highest in South Sudan, Juba Ksh86($0.83)\/kg, Burundi, Bujumbura Ksh78($0.75)\/kg, and Ngozi, Ksh72($0.69)\/kg.\u00a0 The lowest prices were in Tanzania, Dodoma Ksh23($0.22)\/kg, and Rwanda, Ruhengeri Ksh25($0.24)\/kg.\u00a0 Kenya reported the following wholesale prices Kisumu, Ksh65($0.63)\/kg, Nairobi, Ksh57($0.55)\/kg, Nakuru Ksh42($0.41)\/kg and Eldoret Ksh48($0.46)\/kg. Uganda, Busia market Ksh30($0.29)\/kg.<\/p>\n

Beans (3,413MT)<\/strong> was the 2nd<\/sup> highest traded commodity in the week, a huge decrease to the previous week (6,245MT). \u00a0The trade flow retained its pattern of exports from Uganda (3,348MT) to Kenya (2,926MT), and to DRC (421MT) a decrease from the previous week.\u00a0 Rwanda exported to Uganda (65MT).\u00a0 Beans wholesale price were highest in South Sudan, Juba Ksh168($1.62)\/kg, Kenya, Mombasa Ksh78($0.75)\/kg, and Kisumu Ksh75($0.72)\/kg. The prices were lowest in Rwanda, Mulindi, Ksh47($0.45)\/kg. Yellow Beans (60MT)<\/strong> was traded, up from the previous week (50MT).\u00a0 The trade was Uganda exports to Rwanda (60MT).\u00a0 Yellow beans wholesale prices were highest in Kenya, Eldoret Ksh105($1.01)\/kg, and both Nairobi and Mombasa Ksh100($0.96)\/kg.\u00a0 The prices were lowest in Rwanda, Mulindi Ksh55($0.53)\/kg. Red Beans (190MT)<\/strong> were traded during the week.\u00a0 The trade was Tanzania exports to Uganda (50MT), and Rwanda exports to Uganda (140MT).\u00a0 Red beans wholesale prices were highest in Kenya, Nairobi Ksh90($0.87)\/kg, and Eldoret Ksh76($0.77)\/kg. The prices were lowest in Burundi, Ngozi Ksh48($0.46)\/kg.\u00a0 Rwanda exported Mixed Beans (30MT)<\/strong> to Uganda. Mixed beans wholesale prices were highest in Kenya, Nairobi, Ksh88($0.85)\/kg, and Tanzania, Dar Ksh78($0.75)\/kg.\u00a0 The prices were lowest in Uganda, Kabale Ksh43($0.41)\/kg, Rwanda, Kamemba Ksh43($0.42)\/kg.\u00a0 Uganda, Busia sold mixed beans at Ksh47($0.45)\/kg.<\/p>\n

Millet (1,241MT)<\/strong> was traded, a huge increase from the previous week (250MT).\u00a0 The flow was mostly Uganda exports to Kenya (1,108MT), and to Rwanda (0.40MT).\u00a0 Ethiopia exported to Uganda (31MT) Tanzania exported to Kenya (3MT).\u00a0 Millet wholesale price were highest in Kenya, Kisumu and Eldoret Ksh110($1.06)\/kg, and Mombasa Ksh100($0.96)\/kg.\u00a0 The prices were lowest in Rwanda, Mulindi Ksh54($0.52).\u00a0 Nairobi continues to experience a huge shortage of Millet.\u00a0 Nairobi reported a wholesale price is Ksh92($0.89)\/kg.<\/p>\n

Green grams<\/strong> continue to be harvested in various parts of Kenya, in preparation for both the local and international market.\u00a0 Green grams wholesale prices are highest in South Sudan, Juba Ksh188($1.81)\/kg, Kenya, Eldoret Ksh128($1.23)\/kg, and Kisumu Ksh120($1.16)\/kg.\u00a0 The lowest reported wholesale prices were in Uganda, Lira Ksh35($0.3)\/kg, Tororo Ksh37($0.36)\/kg.\u00a0 The Kenya wholesale prices are Meru Ksh62($0.60)\/kg, Makueni Ksh72($0.69)\/kg, Mombasa Ksh80($0.77)\/kg, Nakuru Ksh84($0.81)\/kg, and Nairobi Ksh94($0.91)\/kg.<\/p>\n

Rice (613MT)<\/strong> was traded, a decrease from the previous week\u2019s (1,504MT).\u00a0 The flow was from Tanzania to Rwanda (370MT), and to Uganda (145MT). Rwanda exported to DRC (89MT), and DRC exported (9MT) to Uganda.\u00a0 Rice wholesale prices were highest in Kenya, Mombasa Ksh180($1.74)\/kg, Nairobi Ksh155($1.49)\/kg, Eldoret Ksh150($)\/kg, and lowest was in Tanzania, Iringa Ksh74($0.71)\/kg. Nairobi wholesale prices for imported rice are Parboil Rice Grade 1 Ksh150($1.45)\/kg, Grade 2 Ksh140($1.35)\/kg, Imported Long Grain Rice Ksh98($0.95)\/kg, Thai Rice Ksh98($0.95)\/kg and 5 Star Ksh90($0.87)\/kg.<\/p>\n

Wheat (342MT)<\/strong> was traded during the week, a decrease from the previous week (504MT).\u00a0 The trade flow was from Kenya to Rwanda (270MT), and from Rwanda to DRC(72MT).\u00a0 Wheat prices were highest in Burundi, Ngozi Ksh102($0.98)\/kg, and lowest in Kenya, Nairobi Ksh45($0.43)\/kg, and Mombasa Ksh45($0.43)\/kg.<\/p>\n

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Sorghum (126MT)<\/strong> was traded, a huge decrease from the previous week (411MT).\u00a0 The trade flow was mostly Uganda exports to Kenya (116MT), and to Rwanda (10MT).\u00a0 Sorghum wholesale prices were highest in Kenya, Nairobi Ksh82($0.79)\/kg, and lowest in Uganda, Gulu Ksh32($0.31)\/kg, and Tanzania, Dodoma Ksh22($0.21)\/kg.<\/p>\n

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Groundnuts\/Peanuts (101MT) <\/strong>was traded in the week, in comparison to the previous week (242MT).\u00a0 The trade flow was mostly Tanzania\u2019s exports to Uganda (61MT).\u00a0 Uganda exported to Rwanda (40MT).\u00a0 The wholesale prices of groundnuts were highest in South Sudan, Juba Ksh185($1.78)\/kg, Uganda, Masindi Ksh155($1.50)\/kg, Kenya, Nairobi Ksh150($1.45)\/kg, and Mombasa Ksh140($1.35)\/kg.\u00a0 The wholesale prices were lowest in Tanzania, Mbeya Ksh69($0.67)\/kg.\u00a0 Soya Beans (60MT) <\/strong>was traded, Tanzania exported to Kenya (60MT).\u00a0 Wholesale prices were highest in Kenya, Eldoret Ksh90($0.87)\/kg, and lowest in Uganda, Busia Ksh39($0.38)\/kg.\u00a0 Peas (147MT)<\/strong> was traded, Tanzania exported to Uganda (147MT).\u00a0 Peas prices were highest in Burundi, Bujumbura Ksh168($)\/kg, and lowest in Uganda Mbale, Ksh58($0)\/kg.<\/p>\n

Exchange Rate used US$1=Ksh103.65\/-<\/em><\/p>\n

Author; Fostina Mani, Betta Grains. Fostina.Mani@bettagrains.com<\/a>, Twitter: @FostinaMani.<\/p>\n

Acknowledgment:\u00a0 The data used for the analysis has been obtained from; IAM, Government of Kenya, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries, Government of Tanzania, Ministry of Trade and Industry, EAGC, RATIN, Farm Gain Uganda, FEWS NET, \u00a0& Betta Grains.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

Disclaimer. <\/em>Due to unavailable of data on various border points on formal cross-border trade flows and volumes in the public arena.\u00a0 The volumes indicated above are mostly from the informal cross-border data that is available to the public.\u00a0 The purpose of the analysis, is simply to provide an indication of the East Africa Regional Trade flow to SMEs, Smallholder Farmers, and Other Stakeholders in a manner and language that is applicable, simple, and makes sense. Those desiring to obtain actual trade volumes are advised to contact various internationally funded government projects that have been mandated to provide the regional trade data for public good.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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