Markets and trade
 

Detail

Area
Zambia
Commodity Group
Grains
Commodity
Maize
Date
08/07/2019
Policy Category
Consumption and marketing
Policy Instrument
Government procurement
Description
Increased the purchasing price of maize by nearly 50 percent, from ZMW 75 to ZMW 110 per 50 kg bag (from USD 118.6 to USD 173.8 per tonne), with immediate effect and until 31 October 2019.