Analyzing the Decline of Maize Prices in Malawi

This study investigates the factors driving the sustained decline in maize prices in Malawi over the past decade. Using market data and household survey information, the research identifies key drivers including bumper harvests, logistical constraints, and weak market linkages. The paper discusses the paradox of plentyÔÇöwhere abundance depresses farmer incomesÔÇöand proposes evidence-based interventions to stabilise maize markets and improve smallholder welfare.