Joint Market and Supply Chain Update 10th January — 17th January, 2021. Key messages

 Trucks transporting food and non-food items to markets in Gedo, Bay and Bakool halted transport services and are stuck with goods in Afgooye due to Insecurity.  Consumer Price Index (CPI) December 2020 report published by FGS, department of statistics indicates a monthly decrease of (-0.83%) and annual inflation of 4.84%.  In Southwest, prices of essential food items and fuel remain high in most markets and availability is low due to insecurity.

Banadir and Hirshabelle Galmuduug • Consumer Price Index (CPI) December 2020 report • In Galdogob, price of sugar increased from $27.5 to published by FGS, department of statistics indicates a $28 per 50 Kg bag and onions $0.8 to $1.25 per Kg due monthly decrease of CPI by (-0.83%). All Groups CPI to limited supply in the market. was 120.18 in the month of December 2020, compared • In Galkayo and Dhusamareb, price of vegetable oil with 121.18 in the month of November 2020. In addi- increased from $22 to $23 and $23 to $24 respectively tion, the annual inflation rate over the twelve-month per 10Kg carton due to limited supply in the markets. period, from December 2019 to December 2020 is 4.84%. The most significant monthly price increases • In Galkayo, there is slight decrease of vegetables prices were food and non-alcoholic beverages (+1.08%). compared to last week. For instance, tomatoes de- creased from $2.5 to $2.3 per Kg and potatoes from • In Buloburto, supply of imported food commodities is $0.9 to $0.80 per Kg. low due to increased insurgents (A.S) activities in the recent past restricting movement and entry of food • In Adado, vegetable oil (1carton) prices increased from items into the town. If the situation continues, it may $22 to $23.5 and sugar, 50 Kg bag increased from $28 lead to price increases. to $29.5 due to supply gaps in Bossaso port. • In Beletweyne, Jowhar and Bakara markets, retail and • In Galkayo, Goldogob and surrounding towns, the use wholesale prices of local cereals (white maize, red and of Somali in trading activities is minimal. Most white sorghum) and imported food items (rice, pasta, consumers are relying on mobile money services. wheat flour and dates) remained the same as last However, the local authority announced they will solve week except vegetable oil which is increasing due to the issue of local devaluation. reduces supply in the markets. • The Somali Shilling is depreciating against the USD • Fuel prices are stable in most markets in Banadir and compared to last week For instance, in Galkayo, the Hirshabelle. For instance in Mogadishu price of both exchange rate between local currency and USD in- diesel and petrol is $0.5 per litre for the last seven creased from 45,00 to 48,000 SO SH. per USD. weeks. • In Galkayo, the price of goat meat increased from $10 to $12 per Kg. However, price of camel meat remained the same as last week at $6 per Kg. In addition, export camel prices slightly decreased from $860 to $840 per head but local goat prices remain the same as last week at $75 per head.

15.01.2020 Puntland • Cross border between Ethiopia and Somaliland is normal, • All main roads in Puntland are accessible and transport supply of fruits, vegetables, khat is ongoing, and prices services from upstream to downstream markets are remain the same for four weeks in a row except carrots that normal. In addition, port operations in Bossaso are ongoing decreased slightly. For instance, in , prices of smoothly and livestock exports to Gulf Arab countries are potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and garlic remained the same ongoing normally. at 6,800 SL SH, 6,400 SL SH, 6,800 SL SH and 8,800 SL SH • Prices of imported food items such as rice, sugar, wheat respectively. Carrots decreased slightly from 5,200 to 5,100 flour and locally produced cereals such as maize, sorghum SL SH per Kg. In addition, watermelons are still out of stock and cowpea are stable compared to last week in terms of in most markets in Somaliland. USD. • In Burco, price of vegetables and fruits have slightly • In Bossaso and Garowe, most vegetables remain the same decreased (<10%) due to increased supply in the market. as last week except tomatoes and pepper that increased by • Fuel prices remain the same for the last four weeks in most 12.5% compared to last week. In addition, fruits availability markets and are low. For instance in Hargeisa, diesel is is low in most markets throughout Puntland currently trading at 4,000 SL. SH and petrol 5,000 SL SH. per • Government established technical committee composing litre. former President, former Ministry of Finance, economists • Local cereals prices (white maize, red and white sorghum) and Chamber of Commerce to advise and propose possible remained the same compared with last week in most solutions on the current devaluation of Somali Shilling. markets in Somaliland. For instance in Hargeisa, white Puntland experienced scarcity of dollars in the last two maize, red and white sorghum remained the same at 4,500 months leading to devaluation and low acceptance of the SL SH, 3,500 SL SH and 5,500 SL SH respectively per Kg. local currency of Somali Shilling. • In most markets in Somaliland, camel milk prices remained • In Puntland, camel milk prices remain the same for two the same for the last four weeks in a row. For instance in weeks in a row throughout major markets. However, prices Hargeisa and Burco, price of camel milk remained at 10,000 are likely to increase due to seasonality. SL SH per litre. • Livestock prices remain the same throughout Puntland for • The appreciated slightly against the USD the last four weeks however sales are low due to rejection compared to last week For instance, in Hargeisa, the and low acceptance of local currency Somali in exchange rate between local currency and USD decreased major markets. This has led to declining purchasing power from 8,530 to 8,500 SL SH. per USD. of households that depend on livestock sales.

South West Jubaland • In Baidoa, there was disruption of supply of imported food • Approximately 80 trucks transporting food and non-food items due to burning of trucks in Yabrweyne in Wanlaweyne items to markets in Gedo, Bay and Bakool halted transport by clan militia. Trucks halted transport services due to services and are stuck with goods in Afgooye due to tension tension and interrupted supply to Bakool and Gedo regions. provoked by militias, who are looting and burning vehicles • In Wajid, prices of food items are increasing compared to in afgooye and walanwayne road. last week, due to low availability resulting from limited • These has led to low availability of food items in some accessibility in Wajid-Gofgudud-Baidoa corridor provoked markets, if the situation continues it may lead to scarcity of by insecurity and high taxes by insurgents (A.S). The only food items in most markets in Gedo consequently price transport means is by donkey carts using unofficial minor increases. routes. For instance, vegetable oil increased by 17% per • In Doolow, price of vegetable oil has increase by $2 litre, sugar increased by 20% per Kg, both camel milk and compared to last week per 10Kg carton, due to shortage in red sorghum increased by 33% per litre and Kg the market. respectively. • There is tension at BeletHawa /Mandera cross border point • In Hudur, there is scarcity of imported food items, fruits and between militias and authorities, however, trade activities vegetables due to insecurity. However, prices remained the and movements are ongoing. same compared to last week and are very high. In addition, there is scarcity of fuel; both diesel and petrol, which is • Operations in the port of Kismayo has declined compared limiting transport services. to previous weeks leading to low stocks of food items such as vegetable oil in the upstream market of Kismayo and • In Qansaxdhere, prices of local cereals, imported food catchment markets such as Elwak. items, fruits and vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes,

cabbage and spinach are very high due to fear and restriction of movement resulting from insecurity. In addition, camel milk prices increased from $0.5 to $2.0 per litre. Livestock market is open but business activities are minimal. • In Rabdhure, local cereals (white maize and red sorghum) are out of stock; prices of vegetables are high due to scarcity. In addition, price of fuel is very high at $1.05 for both petrol and diesel per litre.

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

15.01.2020| Joint Market and Supply Chain Update