Market Trends

Real-time market analysis, price predictions, and demand forecasts for Kenyan farmers

Current Crop Prices (Kenya)

Live prices from 50+ markets nationwide – updated daily

CropCurrent PricePrice TrendPrice Forecast (Next Month)Best Time to Sell
🌽 MaizeKES 3,800/bag📈 Rising +8% weeklyKES 4,200 – 4,500Sell in 2-3 weeks for peak price
🫘 BeansKES 5,500/bag📈 Rising +12% weeklyKES 6,000 – 6,500Hold for 2 weeks – sharp increase expected
🍅 TomatoesKES 2,800/crate📉 Falling -5% weeklyKES 2,500 – 2,700Sell immediately – prices declining
🥔 PotatoesKES 3,200/bag📈 Rising +6% weeklyKES 3,500 – 3,800Sell in 3-4 weeks
🧅 OnionsKES 4,500/bag📉 Falling -3% weeklyKES 4,000 – 4,300Sell now – storage advised
🥬 CabbageKES 40/piece➡️ StableKES 38 – 42Sell anytime – prices steady

Regional Price Comparison

Prices vary by county – maximize your profit by selling where prices are highest

🌽 Maize (per bag)

  • Nairobi: KES 4,200
  • Mombasa: KES 3,900
  • Kisumu: KES 3,600
  • Nakuru: KES 3,800

🫘 Beans (per bag)

  • Nairobi: KES 6,000
  • Mombasa: KES 5,800
  • Kisumu: KES 5,200
  • Nakuru: KES 5,500

🍅 Tomatoes (per crate)

  • Nairobi: KES 3,000
  • Mombasa: KES 3,200
  • Kisumu: KES 2,600
  • Nakuru: KES 2,800
💡 Tip: Use our Delivery Network to transport your produce to markets with the highest prices

Demand Forecast (Next 3 Months)

AI-powered demand predictions to help you plan your planting and selling

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High Demand

  • Beans – Demand up 25%
  • Maize – Demand up 15%
  • Potatoes – Demand up 10%
✅ Best time to plant/sell
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Medium Demand

  • Cabbage – Steady
  • Onions – Stable
  • Kale (Sukuma wiki) – Steady
📊 Normal market conditions
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Low Demand

  • Tomatoes – Demand down 20%
  • Carrots – Demand down 10%
⚠️ Consider storing or alternative markets

Seasonal Price Calendar

When to plant, when to sell – maximize your profits

CropPlanting SeasonHarvest SeasonBest Selling MonthsLowest Price Months
MaizeMarch-May, October-NovemberJuly-September, January-FebruaryAugust, FebruaryOctober, April
BeansMarch-May, August-SeptemberJune-July, November-DecemberJuly, DecemberMay, October
TomatoesYear-round (avoid heavy rains)60-75 days after plantingJanuary, JuneMarch, October
PotatoesMarch-April, September-OctoberJuly-August, December-JanuaryAugust, FebruaryMay, November

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