Kenyan Cassava Prices Tripled Since 2022 Due to Low Supply and High Demand

Kenyan cassava prices have been rising since 2021 due to low supply and high demand. In 2022, the fresh cassava price stood at USD 0.04/kg, which tripled to USD 0.12/kg in 2023. Dried cassava prices have also increased from USD 0.31/kg to USD 0.51/kg. This is mainly due to the low supply caused by the drought, which affected production and harvesting, as well as high maize and wheat prices. As a result, consumers are forced to seek alternatives to maize and wheat, causing the demand for cassava to increase, hence the rise in prices.