How Much Is Maize (dried) in Accra Today?
Maize (dried) medians at ₵18 per olonka at Makola today. It is typically cheapest in August, September, October and November — which includes right now.
Makola price
single-market this week
Category
9 items tracked
Season now
typically cheaper now
Price driver
moves with the harvest
Maize (dried) price by market
| Market | Price / olonka |
|---|---|
| Makola Market | ₵18 |
Priced at Makola Market this week. For a market-by-market comparison, see the official 2025 baseline below.
Maize (dried) across markets — official baseline
The only published Makola-vs-Agbogbloshie-vs-Tema comparison — MoFA SRID retail prices, ₵ per kilogram. Each market's latest 2025 reading (dates vary), so read it as an official reference rather than a same-week snapshot. Today's headline above is quoted per olonka at Makola.
| Market | ₵ / kg | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Tema Community 1 Marketlowest | ₵10.0 | 2025-10-29 |
| Agbogbloshie Market | ₵10.8 | 2025-08-25 |
| Tuesday Market | ₵12.0 | 2025-08-18 |
| Makola Market | ₵12.5 | 2025-07-23 |
When is maize (dried) cheapest?
Typically cheapest in August, September, October and November, and priciest around April, May and June. Seasonal outlook, not a price prediction.
Why maize (dried) moves
The first southern maize lands April–May and the main harvest arrives August–September, easing prices into the last quarter. The pre-harvest months of April–June are typically the priciest. USDA notes 2026 maize prices easing on ample supply.
Maize (dried) in the kitchen
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Common questions
How much is maize (dried) in Accra today?
Maize (dried) costs about ₵18 per olonka at Makola. Prices are open-market quotes and run 30–60% below supermarket shelves.When is maize (dried) cheapest in Accra?
Maize (dried) is typically cheapest in August, September, October and November, and priciest around April, May and June. The first southern maize lands April–May and the main harvest arrives August–September, easing prices into the last quarter. The pre-harvest months of April–June are typically the priciest. USDA notes 2026 maize prices easing on ample supply.Why is maize (dried) priced where it is right now?
This is September, one of Maize (dried)'s typically cheaper months. The first southern maize lands April–May and the main harvest arrives August–September, easing prices into the last quarter. The pre-harvest months of April–June are typically the priciest. USDA notes 2026 maize prices easing on ample supply.
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