National average price spreads for beans across select East African countries

In Tanzania and Rwanda, prices declined moderately by 6.3% and 3.1% respectively, reaching USD 957/MT and USD 681/MT, driven by favourable green harvests and effective stock management since the second quarter of the year.

Kenya experienced significant month-on-month declines in two major bean varieties: Yellow-Green beans dropped by 13%, while Red Haricot varieties fell by 26%—reflecting increased market supply following the harvest.

In contrast, Uganda’s bean prices rose by 6.3%, attributed to the appreciation of the local currency against the USD, which has kept prices elevated despite regional supply improvements.