National average price spreads for beans: July and August 2025

In Tanzania, prices declined moderately by 4.1% reaching USD918/MT, while Uganda recorded a significant price decline of 13.1% to USD993/MT, driven by ongoing favourable green harvests and effective stock management since the second quarter of the year.

In Kenya, bean prices remained relatively stable month-onmonth across the two major varieties. Yellow-Green beans declined slightly by 0.5%, while Red Haricot beans registered a marginal increase of 0.1%, reflecting nuanced market dynamics despite ongoing harvests.

In contrast, Rwanda experienced a 3.9% increase in bean prices, despite the current Season C harvest. This upward pressure is likely the result of supply constraints amid rising demand, exacerbated by the World Food Programme’s reduction in food aid earlier in May.

As the harvest season concludes, this trend raises concerns for vulnerable populations particularly women, children, and refugees who are most affected by food price volatility.