How Much Is Local rice in Accra Today?
Local rice medians at ₵46 per olonka at Makola today.
Makola price
single-market this week
Category
9 items tracked
Season now
no strong season
Price driver
feed & input costs
Local rice price by market
| Market | Price / olonka |
|---|---|
| Makola Market | ₵46 |
Priced at Makola Market this week. For a market-by-market comparison, see the official 2025 baseline below.
Local rice 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agbogbloshie Marketlowest | ₵17.3 | 2025-08-25 |
| Makola Market | ₵20.0 | 2025-07-23 |
| Tuesday Market | ₵20.0 | 2025-08-18 |
| Tema Community 1 Market | ₵23.9 | 2025-10-29 |
When is local rice cheapest?
Local rice has no reliable harvest season. Its price moves with input costs rather than a calendar season.
Why local rice moves
Local rice competes with imports, so its price tracks both the domestic harvest and the cedi. USDA notes weak local-rice prices persisting into 2026 on ample supply.
Local rice in the kitchen
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Common questions
How much is local rice in Accra today?
Local rice costs about ₵46 per olonka at Makola. Prices are open-market quotes and run 30–60% below supermarket shelves.When is local rice cheapest in Accra?
Local rice has no reliable cheap season — Local rice competes with imports, so its price tracks both the domestic harvest and the cedi. USDA notes weak local-rice prices persisting into 2026 on ample supply.Why is local rice priced where it is right now?
Local rice competes with imports, so its price tracks both the domestic harvest and the cedi. USDA notes weak local-rice prices persisting into 2026 on ample supply.
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