Low demand for maize flour, other commodities
Apr 25, 2016
A 50kg bag cost between sh71,000 to sh75,000 wholesale price.
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The maize price in Kampala was generally stable throughout the week at sh840/kg, although it increased slightly to sh850/kg at the opening of the week.
A 50kg bag cost between sh71,000 to sh75,000 wholesale price.
The price of the maize bran has since declined to sh410-420/kg in Kisenyi.
Sunflower in Gulu was bought at sh1100/kg as well at Mukwano factory in Lira.
Slow business continued at Busia Border market with an estimated 12MT crossing the border-line informally.
Good quality maize was bought at Ksh26.5/kg (Ugsh863/kg)
A few traders turned up in Kamwenge, however, maize was scarce at Ugsh790/kg.
Aponye bought maize in Kyazanga and mixed beans in Mubende.
Red pepper price was recorded at Ugsh5000-6000/kg while a ply of tomatoes weighing 130kgs cost Ugsh200,000-230,000 in Kampala.