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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Prices: Overall, food and non-food commodity prices remained broadly stable across most states, with a few localized movements.
Local cereal prices remained broadly stable over the past two weeks, with only minor fluctuations likely driven by normal market adjustments in supply and demand. White maize posted modest gains of 1–2% in Hirshabelle and Southwest, eased by 1% in Jubaland, and held firm elsewhere. Red sorghum saw a slight 2% dip in Hirshabelle, with prices unchanged across all other states.
Imported food commodity prices showed only modest movements, likely reflecting routine market adjustments. Rice declined by 3% in Hirshabelle but edged up by 1–2% in Galmudug, Southwest, and Jubaland. Wheat flour followed a similar pattern, dropping 2% in Hirshabelle while gaining 1–2% in Galmudug, Southwest, and Jubaland, with stability elsewhere. Pasta recorded a slight 1% increase in Galmudug. Sugar had shown fluctuations between 1 - 2% in Hirshabelle, and remained steady across other states. Vegetable oil was broadly stable, with only a marginal 1% uptick in Galmudug.
Camel milk prices saw mixed changes: declined by 1% in Hirshabelle, increased by 1–2% in Galmudug, Southwest, and Jubaland, remaining stable in other states. Goat (local quality) prices fell across several states mainly due to limited pasture resulting in poor body conditions: down by 6% in Hirshabelle and Somaliland, 8% in Galmudug, and 10% in Jubaland, while stable in Puntland and Southwest.
Wage labor rates remained stable except for a slight 2% decrease in Mogadishu. Field reports indicate limited labor opportunities with minimal pay in Galmudug, though these changes are not yet reflected in price data. Diesel prices showed mixed small changes: up 1% in Mogadishu, down 2% in Hirshabelle and 1% in Galmudug, with stability elsewhere.
Exchange rates were mostly stable, increasing by 2% in Mogadishu and decreasing by 2% in Hirshabelle, with no changes in other states.
Availability: Shortage of milk, meat, and cereals reported; camel herders migrating to Ethiopia for pasture and water. Reduced purchasing power among pastoralists due to low demand for goats and camels caused by drought-related poor-quality pasture in Laascanood, Buhoodle, Ceergaabo, Bosaso, Badhan, and Galdogob. Maize and sorghum production declined due to poor rainfall, while low Dayr season output caused fruit and vegetable shortages in Berbera, Caynabo, and Burao.
Assortment: Markets across Somalia maintain diverse commodity brands, showing overall resilience. Shortages observed in milk, meat, and cereals; Maize and sorghum production declined due to poor rainfall; low Dayr season output caused fruit and vegetable shortages in Somaliland, Puntland and Southwest State.
Quality: Overall, commodity quality standards remained satisfactory across all regions.
Resilience: The movement of goods remained largely consistent, with some minor variations due to security challenges.
Logistics: Galkayo–Abduwaq route is fully accessible. Dhusamareb–Abduwaq: Partially accessible with minimal restrictions; improved since December. Jariban: Clan conflict restricting movement, impacting supply chain and FDP access. Garowe–Laascaanood–Hargeisa: Restricted; traffic diverted via alternative routes requiring prior approval from Khatumo authorities.