Factors affecting wholesale prices in Kenya: May 2025 survey

A May 2025 survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (Agriculture Sector) identifies key factors influencing wholesale prices in Kenya, presented as the percentage of respondents affected.

Transport costs, distance to market, and middlemen/brokers are cited by an overwhelming 96% of respondents as significant factors.

Weather conditions impact 78%, while supply chain disruption affects 82%.

Input prices (e.g., seeds, fertiliser) are a concern for 61% of respondents.

Notably, US trade tariffs, announced in April 2025, only affected 21% of respondents, indicating a comparatively limited immediate impact on wholesale prices in Kenya at the time of the survey.