{"id":2722,"date":"2017-07-13T23:07:28","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T20:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bettagrains.com\/?p=2722"},"modified":"2017-07-13T23:07:28","modified_gmt":"2017-07-13T20:07:28","slug":"who-feed-kenya-in-june-2017-the-perspective-of-an-african-woman-trader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bettagrains.com\/?p=2722","title":{"rendered":"Who Feed Kenya in June 2017. The Perspective of an African Woman Trader."},"content":{"rendered":"

Maize meal continued to be a big topic of discussion in June 2017, and towards the end of the month Nairobi, \"\"<\/a>started experiencing shortages of rice,\u00a0a probable indication, that Kenyans were unwillingly consuming more rice than maize meal.\u00a0 In June 2017, Kenya was the Leading Net Importer (66,312MT)<\/strong>, a 324% increase in comparison to May 2017 net import (20,449MT). \u00a0\u00a0Kenya imported (68,626MT) and exported (2,314MT). \u00a0The leading imports were maize and beans, while wheat (2,194MT) was the leading export.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Uganda was the Leading Net Exporter (64,304MT) <\/strong>in June 2017 having exported (70,952MT) and imported (6,648MT).\u00a0 The leading exports were beans (34,096MT), a huge increase in comparison to May 2017 (9,803MT).\u00a0 Uganda exported beans to Kenya (30,552MT), to DRC (3,232MT), and to Tanzania (10MT). Uganda\u2019s combined commodity exports were to Kenya (65,243MT), to Rwanda (2,326MT), and to DRC (3,232MT).\u00a0 Maize (31,717MT) was the 2nd<\/sup> highest export commodity, a 225% increase from May 2017 (14,114MT).\u00a0 Uganda maize exports were to Kenya (30,317MT), to Rwanda (1,330MT), and Tanzania (70MT).\u00a0 Other exports to Kenya included Sorghum (2,115MT) and Millet (2,257MT).\u00a0 Uganda exported to Rwanda, Yellow beans (230MT), Peas (292MT), and Groundnuts (326MT).\u00a0 Uganda imports were from Tanzania (5,136MT), Rwanda (1,437MT), and DRC (74MT).\u00a0 There were no recorded imports from Kenya.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tanzania was the 2nd<\/sup> Net Exporter (13,289MT)<\/strong> in June 2017,\"\"<\/a><\/strong> a huge increase from May 2017 (7,032MT).\u00a0 Tanzania only imported (270MT).\u00a0 Tanzania\u2019s leading exports were Rice (5,249MT) consisting of rice to Rwanda (3,372MT), to Uganda (1,717MT), and to Kenya (160MT).\u00a0 Other commodity exports included Maize (4,060MT), which consisted of exports to Uganda (1,666MT), to DRC (1,600MT), and to Kenya (794MT).\u00a0 Tanzania also exported Groundnuts (1,515MT), consisting of exports to Uganda (1,037MT), and Kenya (478MT).\u00a0 \u00a0The country exported Sunflower Seed Cake (1,558MT) to Kenya.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rwanda was a Net Importer (5,235MT) <\/strong>in June 2017, having imported (7,892MT), and exported (2,656MT). The leading imports were Rice (3,372MT), Wheat (2,194MT), and Maize (1,330MT).\u00a0 Beans were Rwanda\u2019s leading exports having exported regular beans (825MT) and mixed beans (472MT).\u00a0 Other exports included Maize (497MT), Wheat (359MT), Rice (360MT), and Groundnuts (3MT). Rwanda\u2019s exports were mostly to DRC along with the country\u2019s usual bean exports to Uganda.\u00a0 Exports to DRC included Maize (497MT), Rice (359MT), Millet (360MT), and Groundnuts (3MT).<\/p>\n

Commodity Price<\/strong> for maize in most East African markets, began dropping towards the end of June 2017 as Uganda started its harvest season.\u00a0 Kenya was the only exception as the market price for maize remains fairly high despite the Government of Kenya maize subsidy program.\u00a0 Most of the smaller and medium traders in Nairobi, remain wary of buying large stocks of maize, due to price uncertainly as the Government\u2019s subsidy programs seems to have result in price controls.\u00a0 Maize prices were highest in South Sudan, Juba Ksh84($0.81)\/kg, Burundi, Ngozi, Ksh75($0.72)\/kg, and lowest in Tanzania, Dodoma Ksh27($0.26)\/kg and Uganda, Tororo Ksh23($0.22)\/kg.\u00a0 Prices in Kenya remained at Nairobi, Ksh57($0.55)\/kg, Mombasa Ksh51($0.49)\/kg, and Kisumu Ksh60($0.58)\/kg.<\/p>\n

Beans <\/strong>prices increased slight in the first week of June 2017, however Uganda\u2019s beans harvest saw commodity prices begin to gradually decline from the second week \u00a0all the way to the end of June 2017. Beans prices were highest in South Sudan, Juba Ksh162($1.56)\/kg and Kenya, Mombasa, Ksh101($0.97)\/kg, Meru Ksh89($0.86)\/kg, and were lowest in Uganda, Kabale Ksh37($0.36)\/kg, and Rwanda, Mulindi Ksh47($0.45)\/kg.\u00a0 Rice<\/strong> prices remained fairly stable in the month of June 2017. Rice prices were highest in Kenya, Mombasa Ksh180($1.73)\/kg and Nairobi Ksh155($1.49)\/kg, and lowest in Tanzania, Iringa Ksh 74($0.71)\/kg.\u00a0 \u00a0Kenya\u2019s aromatic pishori rice continued to fetch a very high price of Ksh195($1.89)\/kg, forcing many Kenyans to switch to the less expensive Pakistan imported parboil rice, and regular long grain rice.<\/p>\n

Wheat <\/strong>prices slightly declined in the first week of June, but remained fairly stable the rest of the month.\u00a0 Wheat prices were highest in Juba Ksh201($1.93)\/kg, Burundi, Ngozi Ksh102($0.98)\/kg, and lowest in Tanzania, Arusha Ksh41($.39)\/kg, Kenya, Nakuru Ksh42($0.4), Nairobi Ksh44($0.42)\/kg, and Eldoret Ksh49($0.47)\/kg.\u00a0 Sorghum<\/strong> prices remained fairly stable in June 2017, wheat prices were highest in South Sudan, Juba Ksh85($0.82)\/kg, Kenya, Nairobi Ksh82($0.79)\/kg, Kisumu Ksh60($0.58)\/kg, and lowest in Uganda, Soroti Ksh29($0.28)\/kg.\u00a0 Red sorghum has completely disappeared from the Kenyan market despite the high prices being offered for commodity as East African Breweries Limited continues to contract more farmers to grow the Gadam (White) variety.\u00a0 Millet<\/strong> prices gradually declined in June, 2017.\u00a0 The prices were highest in South Sudan, Juba, Ksh138($1.33)\/kg, Rwanda, Kimironko Ksh106($1.02)\/kg, Kenya, Mombasa Ksh100($0.96)\/kg, and lowest in Uganda, Soroti Ksh46($0.44).<\/p>\n

So! What is the July 2017 Outlook for Kenya?\u00a0 <\/strong>The price of food is expected to reduce slightly as the East Africa region specifically Uganda continues to harvest food.\u00a0 A lot of food is also expected to begin trickling into the country from the Southern Africa region.\u00a0 Kenya has already started harvesting green grams in certain parts.\u00a0 Overall, Kenyans can expect to breathe a sigh of relief as certain food prices begin to look hopeful.\u00a0 As usual Maize being a highly political crop remains the exception to the rule, as there are way too many external political factors affecting the maize market, with the country\u2019s election only three weeks away.<\/p>\n

Exchange Rate used US$1=Ksh103.95\/-<\/em><\/p>\n

Written by 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

\u00a0<\/em>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 projects and government ministries that have been mandated to provide the regional trade data for public good.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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