Joint Market and Supply Chain Update 13th December — 20th December, 2020. Key messages

 November Bossaso port statistics released this week indicate that livestock export volumes increased minimally by 1% compared to October 2020 and increased by 61% compared to the same period of last year.  In the capital Mogadishu, prices of fruits and vegetables are increasing due to scarcity resulting from recent floods that destroyed farmlands in the neighbour- ing Shebelle regions.  Consumer Price Index (CPI) November 2020 report published by FGS, department of statistics indicates a monthly increase of (0.48%) and annual inflation of 4.37%.

Banadir and Hirshabelle Galmuduug  Consumer Price Index (CPI) November 2020 report  In Galkayo, prices of fruits and vegetables such as published by FGS, department of statistics indicates an potatoes, tomatoes, onions and watermelons are fluc- increase of CPI by (0.48%). All Groups CPI was 121.18 tuating due to delays in the main corridor linking in the month of November 2020, compared with Beletweyne and Galkayo. For instance, tomatoes pric- 120.61 in the month of October 2020. In addition, the es are fluctuating between $1.2 and $1.4 per Kg, red annual inflation rate over the twelve-month period, onions between $0.8 and $1.0 per Kg and potatoes from October 2019 to October 2020 is 4.37%. The between $0.6 and $0.7 per Kg. most significant monthly price increases were Food  In most markets throughout Galmudug, the price of and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (+1.07%). Most of the camel milk remains the same as last week. Camel milk (other) upwards contribution came from prices of Veg- prices are expected to decrease in the coming weeks etables (+7.01%) and Fruits (+1.32%). due to improved availability of water and pasture. In  In Mogadishu-prices of fruit and vegetables are in- addition, powder milk prices increased slightly by (1- creasing in recent weeks, some varieties such as toma- 3%) in Galkayo markets. toes and carrots have doubled in prices while others  The Galmudug/Ethiopia cross border trade is ongoing such as hot pepper and parsley are not available in the along the borders of Mudug and Galgaduud and market. This is due to recent floods in the neighboring goods are moving smoothly from both sides. Shebelle regions that destroyed crops and farmlands.  In Galkayo, the daily labour rate increased slightly  Main road linking Balcad to Jowhar still inaccessible compared to last week and is high. Daily labour rate due to recent floods, however transporters are using a increased from 165,000 to 170,000 (3%) SO. SH. per diversion route through Afgooye road to Jowhar. day.  In Bakara market, retail prices of local cereals (white  In Galkayo, the exchange rate between Somali Shilling maize, red and white sorghum) and imported food is fluctuating between 45,000 and 50,000 SO. SH per items (rice, pasta, wheat flour, dates and vegetable oil) USD. In addition, some traders are not accepting the remained the same as last except sugar which in- local currency, Somali Shilling notes. creased by 15% per Kg.  In Galdogob, Bacadwyn and Guriel, there is increase of  In Buloburto, there is low availability of commodities prices of key commodities due to shortage at the triggered by restriction of trucks using Beletweyne- source markets. Mogadishu corridor resulting to transporters using

longer routes, consequently increased food prices. 18.12.2020 Somaliland Puntland  No rains were reported throughout Somaliland, all roads  November Bossaso port statistics released this week are accessible and transport services are normal. In indicate that livestock export volumes increased minimally addition, port operations in Berbera are ongoing smoothly. by 1% compared to October 2020 and increased by 61%  Cross border between Ethiopia and Somaliland is normal, compared to the same period of last year. supply of fruits, vegetables and khat is ongoing and prices  Moderate shower rains reported in the coastal locations of either remained the same except tomatoes which increased Bari region, however the rest of the Puntland regions slightly compared to last week. For instance, in Hargeisa, remained dry, all roads are accessible and transport prices of potatoes, onions, garlic and carrots remained the services are normal. In addition, port operations in Bossaso same as last week at 6,800 SL SH, 6,800 SL SH, 8,800 SL SH are ongoing smoothly. and 5,200 SL SH respectively, tomatoes increased from  Food prices are improving in terms of local Somali Shilling 6,200 to 6,300 SL SH. In addition, watermelons are still out due to devaluation of Somali Shillings against USD for the of stock in most markets in Somaliland. last two weeks. However, most wholesalers are unwilling to  Diesel prices decreased slightly in most markets compared accept local Somali Shilling notes on the other hand petty to last week; however, petrol prices remain the same and traders and retailers are accepting Somali Shilling notes. are low. For instance, in Hargeisa, petrol is currently trading  In Garowe and Bossaso, the exchange rate between Somali at 5,000 SL. SH and diesel decreased slightly from 4,200 to Shilling and USD is fluctuating between 35,000 to 40,000 SO. 4,000 SL SH. (-5%) per litre. SH per USD. In addition, the stalemate between authorities  Local cereals prices (white maize, red and white sorghum) and traders continues as port officials continue rejecting either decreased or slightly increased compared with last Somali Shillings notes for tax payment. week in most markets throughout Somaliland. For instance,  Both local cereals and imported food items wholesale in Hargeisa, red sorghum prices decreased by 9% compared prices increased by 6-8% in most of the Puntland main with last week. White maize increased by 4% and white markets in Somali Shillings, this is due to fluctuation of the sorghum is fluctuating between 5,000 and 5,400 SL SH. per local Somali Shilling. In addition, availability of local cereals Kg. and imported food items is sufficient.  In most markets in Somaliland, camel milk prices remained  Milk prices are decreasing in most markets in Puntland. For the same for three weeks in a row but is high. For instance instance, in Garowe, Bossaso and Qardho camel milk prices in Hargeisa and Burco, price of camel milk remained at decreased by 10-15%. 9,000 SL SH per litre.  Cross border, trade between Puntland and Ethiopia is In Hargeisa, livestock prices remain the same compared  ongoing smoothly, commodities moving from both sides. with last week. For instance, camel export quality and local goat quality are trading at $695 and $77 respectively per  Fuel prices are stable in most markets in Puntland in terms head. of USD. In addition, availability is sufficient throughout Puntland The Somaliland Shilling appreciated slightly against the  USD. For instance, In Hargeisa, the exchange rate between local currency and USD decreased from 8,520 to 8,430 SL SH. per USD. Jubaland  In BeletHawo, camel milk prices are increasing due to South West migration of most camels from Gedo to Bay and lower  In Huddur, insurgents (A.S) have intensified their activities Shabelle due to poor rainfall received during the Deyr fighting local communities hence there is no movement season. 1 litre of camel milk in BeletHawo increased from $ between rural and urban centres, transport services are 0.8 to $ 1.2 (50%) per litre. restricted, and this has led to scarcity of local and imported  The fodder prices are increasing throughout Gedo due to food items in the markets. For instance camel milk is $3 per feeding of weak animals at homes since they cannot walk litre. for long distance to look for water and pasture.  In Huddur, fuel prices are increasing compared to last week  In Dhobley, the border with Kenya remain closed, however, due to restrictions by insurgents. Both diesel and petrol there is a bilateral agreement between the border increased from $1.2 to $1.8 (50%) per litre. communities to continue with cross-border trade for  In Qansaxdhere, due to continued restriction of movement commodities such as wheat flour, vegetables and beans into and out of the town by insurgents (A.S), there is scarcity from Kenya side while rice and sugar from Dhobley. In of local cereals, imported and other food items such as addition the price of vegetable oil increased due to low camel milk and meat. supply from the source market.  In addition, there is scarcity of water in Qansaxdhere town  In Doolow, the border between Doolow Somalia and main water points due to lack of fuel which is used to power Doolow Ethiopia is partially open for movement of people borehole engines. and goods through a ‘gentleman agreement’ between the  In Baidoa, prices of imported food items decreased by (-7% local authorities. In addition, prices of food commodities to -25%) due to improved transport access in the corridor have slightly increased compared to the previous week. For connecting Mogadishu and Baidoa. instance, sugar increased from $19 to $20 (5%) per 50Kg bag, milk powder increased from $16 to $18 (13%) per 50 Kg  In Rabdhure, prices of local cereals (white maize, red and bag due to local currency fluctuation. white sorghum) decreased minimally and imported food

items prices remain the same as last week but high.

For further information contact the Somalia VAM ME and Logistics: Raul Cumba, [email protected] Julie Vanderwiel, [email protected]

18.12.2020| Joint Market and Supply Chain Update