AGRA Food Security Monitor shows a mixed picture for Ghana's food markets
AGRA Food Security Monitor shows a mixed picture for Ghana's food markets, with maize prices falling sharply as rice and sorghum continue to rank among the highest-priced staples in the region. The June 2026 report indicates Ghana recorded a significant decline in maize prices, with the national average falling by 7.8% month-on-month, 11.3% over three months, and 27.7% over six months. On average, between May and June, the price of maize declined from USD 251 to 241 per metric tonne.
Year-on-year, maize prices were 57% lower, representing the largest annual decline among the countries analysed. Ghana recorded a slight monthly increase of 0.5% in the national average rice price. Despite modest gains over the past three months (4.3%), prices remained 29.6% lower than a year ago, indicating current market prices are considerably below the elevated levels seen in 2025. Ghana recorded the highest rice price among the countries analysed, at USD 980/MT. The monthly Food Security Monitor tracks food security across 17 countries in Eastern, Southern, and Western Africa. The report is produced by AGRA with support from the UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) through the Africa Food Trade & Resilience Programme.
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The latest AGRA Food Security Monitor presents a varied outlook for Ghana's food markets, with significant shifts in staple prices. These
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