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.
Makola price
single-market this week
Category
9 items tracked
Season now
no strong season
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
Other staples we track — compare today's Makola prices:
Common questions
- Maize (dried) costs about ₵18 per olonka at Makola. Prices are open-market quotes and run 30–60% below supermarket shelves.
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