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- In the third quarter, maize grain remained the most traded commodity in East Africa, followed by rice harvested between May and August.
- Low rainfall in Uganda's main dry bean-producing areas between May and July 2024 reduced production and supply in the third quarter of 2024, causing a decrease in regional trade.
- Exports to the Middle East significantly increased the livestock trade in the third quarter of 2023, marking the second year of growth following the end of COVID-19 measures that had curtailed exports.
- Tanzania is expected to remain the main source of maize and rice grains in East Africa through June 2025 despite increased demand in Southern Africa following El Niño related drought.
- Staple food prices were low due to higher carryover stocks from the 2023 harvest and ongoing harvests. Livestock prices followed seasonal trends and were like or below last year’s prices.
- Grain prices are set to follow seasonal patterns but stay below or close to average in many markets due to significant carryover stocks and generally good harvests, excluding dry beans. Anticipated poor rangeland conditions tied to La Nina's inadequate rainfall will likely keep livestock prices at or below last year's levels.
Cross Border Trade Reports are periodic documents on trade from country to country or in a region, usually addressing the exchange of food commodities at selected border points.