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- Households’ spending on basic survival needs (SMEB) remained broadly stable in January 2026 at MWK 232,700, largely unchanged from December 2025, as lower food costs offset increases in non-food items.
- Maize grain prices continued an atypical downward trend for the season, declining from a peak of over MWK 1,400 in September 2025 to MWK 1,049 in January 2026, representing an approximate 20 percent year-on-year decrease.
- These trends potentially reflect a combination of improved market dynamics and ongoing maize importation efforts.