Rice prices across five East African nations exhibited varied market behaviors during March and April 2026, with values expressed in US dollars per metric ton.
Kenya demonstrated the highest prices among the countries, beginning at 1,376 dollars in March and increasing marginally to 1,382 dollars by April.
Rwanda showed a similar pattern of growth, with rice values climbing from 1,323 dollars to 1,376 dollars during the same timeframe.
Uganda witnessed the most substantial price surge, rising considerably from 1,014 dollars in March to 1,142 dollars in April.
Conversely, Tanzania stood as the sole country experiencing a decrease in prices, with average costs falling from 992 dollars to 939 dollars.
South Sudan retained the lowest price points among all nations, displaying a modest rise from 685 dollars to 702 dollars.
These diverse regional patterns reflect distinct local supply conditions, based on information from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa.