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
Other staples we track — compare today's Makola prices:
Common questions
- Local rice costs about ₵46 per olonka at Makola. Prices are open-market quotes and run 30–60% below supermarket shelves.
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