Drought hits maize supply in Tanzania

Published 2022년 1월 20일

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Tanzania is experiencing a maize supply disruption due to drought and poor harvest, leading to fluctuating prices of the commodity. The cost of a 100-kg bag of maize varies between $23.9 and $39.1 across the country, especially in the northern regions. Maize millers have increased the price of maize flour, with concerns of further price increases due to decreased yields. Despite the maize shortage, Tanzania's food situation remains stable, with enough food stock and a surplus of maize. Tanzania is the largest producer of maize in East Africa, and the commodity is a crucial part of the country's food stock.

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Drought and poor harvest have disrupted Tanzania’s supply of maize, pushing up the price of the commodity. According to December 2021 reports by the Ministry of Agriculture, prices for maize grains are fluctuating and are fetching different prices at local markets across the country. The National Bureau of Statistics shows that a 100-kg bag of maize now costs between $23.9 and $39.1, with the northern regions of Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Tanga and Manyara affected. Last week, maize millers increased the wholesale price codes for a bag of maize flour weighing 25kg from $7.8 to $10.8. In most shops a one-kilogramme packet of maize flour was going for between $0.6 and $0.65. The packet previously cost between $0.43 and $0.52. The ministerial report shows that despite the country facing a maize shortage. Its food situation remains stable. “Tanzania has enough food stock,” Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe said. According to the Bank of Tanzania, the country’s demand for maize stands at ...

Source: Agrifocusafrica