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INTRODUCTION
The Ethiopia Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) provides regular, reliable data on market prices and functionality using standardized methods, led by REACH in collaboration with the Ethiopia Cash Working Group (ECWG). Since September 2021, this initiative has supported Cash Voucher Assistance(CVA) implementing organizations by providing continuous market price information to inform project design and planning. Its primary goal is to support cash and voucher assistance (CVA) programs by monitoring market dynamics and enabling informed decision-making. This ensures that interventions are based on accurate and timely market data, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of aid delivery.
Key Findings
• The prices of the national JMMI full and food baskets increased by 5% and 4%, respectively, between May 2025 and June 2025, while the NFI increased by 25%.
• Compared to May, several items experienced significant price changes in June. Notably, the prices of goat meat (+23%), onion (+43%), dried fish (+33%), bath soap (+25%), washing basin (+20%), and milk (+20%) increased substantially. Conversely, prices of faba beans (-11%), tomato (-17%), and ruler (-13%) decreased. These fluctuations reflect varying market dynamics across the period.
• CVA implementers should monitor the significant June price fluctuations, with notable increases in goat meat, onion, dried fish, and soap, and decreases in faba beans, tomato, and ruler, to effectively address market dynamics and support vulnerable populations.
• In June 2025, over half of the assessed markets reported limited functionality, while less than half reported poor functionality. This reflects an increase in market functionality compared to May 2025, when a smaller proportion of markets experienced poor functionality. The issues affecting market functionality are likely related to availability and resilience challenges, which could impact the implementation of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA).