The prices of the commodity have been escalating from July to August intypical surplus markets in the central and northern regions reflectingbelow-average maize grain availability due to below-average supply. According to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), Augustmaize grain prices in all monitored markets were 39 percent above lastyear’s prices on average, and 28 percent above the five-year average. “As parts of the country are experiencing a typically early lean seasonconditions rapid maize grain price increases are expected throughFebruary 2020,” the provider of information and analysis on foodinsecurity stated. The prices of maize meal and rice, which are also the most importantfood commodities for poor, are also rising. Maize meal prices have escalated to MZM 90 per kg, with Pemba againhaving the highest price for the commodity.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 11, 2019 07:18 UTC