John Kapito, executive director of the Consumers Association of Malawi, warned that prices are likely to continue climbing as the country nears the lean season.
FAS now projects imports at 8 million tonnes, down 2 million tonnes from its previous estimate but still 1 million tonnes higher than the 2024-25 figure
The move marks a significant shift for SABIL, which has traditionally focused on supporting government-led grain operations
The shipment follows a commercial agreement finalized during Export Exchange 2023 in Austin, Texas, and further reinforced during the 2024-25 Corn Quality Rollout held in Istanbul
Despite the production gains, Zimbabwe is expected to remain a net importer of corn. Imports are projected to decline to 1 million tonnes in 2025/26, down 300,000 tonnes