Commodity prices shows mixed performance

Commodity prices showed varied returns in the most recent trading week. Maize climbed by 10.85%, Soybean decreased by 1.32%, and Sorghum and Sesame remained unchanged year on year.

The open market saw a w-o-w fall in the price of most commodities. Sesame suffered the most, down 6.21% year on year. The recent price increase in maize is projected to continue in the coming weeks as demand for the commodity remains robust.

The AFEX Commodity Index (ACI) increased by 2.17% while the AFEX Export Index (AEI) decreased by 0.01% year on year. The ACI and AEI finished the week with 513.09 and 228.65 index points, respectively.

Market Price Development
Most commodity price performances on the Exchange were w-o-w. Maize increased 10.85%, soybeans decreased 1.32%, and sorghum and sesame remained unchanged year on year.
The open market saw a w-o-w fall in the price of most commodities. Sesame suffered the most, down 6.21% year on year.
Most commodities in the international market have also seen price decreases w-o-w. Maize production fell 13.16% year on year.
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