A Look At Prices Of Beans In Major Towns Across Kenya

By Getrude Mathayo / Published February 8, 2023 | 4:41 pm

KEY POINTS

A 90 kg bag of yellow beans is retailing highest in Nairobi at an average price of 16,000 shillings, while 1kg is retailing at 190 shillings.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

In Kakamega, a 90-kilogram bag of yellow beans is going for, 14,000 shillings on average while in Eldoret, the price is between 13,000 and 15,000 shillings.

If you have Beans in your store, then it is time to make a killing because of the highest price. Beans farming in Kenya is not as common as maize. However, it is one of the most commonly grown crops in Kenya

Depending on the quality and type of beans, the prices per 90 kg bag of beans currently range between 10,000 shillings to 15,000 shillings. Particularly, beans fetch better prices when it is not harvesting period. Some varieties are also more expensive than others.

The rose coco and kidney beans, for instance, are a bit pricey compared to the other varieties which are available in large quantities. Beans with a high supply across the country will fetch a lower price compared to those that thrive in specific areas. Irrespective of the type of beans, the market for beans is always there and since it’s a grain, you can store it and sell it when the prices are high.

A 90 kg bag of yellow beans is retailing highest in Nairobi at an average price of 16,000 shillings, while 1kg is retailing at 190 shillings.

In Nairobi, a 90kg bag of Nyao is averagely retailing at 13,000 shillings across the country while 1kg retailing at 250 shillings.

In Kakamega, a 90-kilogram bag of yellow beans is going for, 14,000 shillings on average while in Eldoret, the price is between 13,000 and 15,000 shillings.

Just like any other agricultural product, prices for beans fluctuate depending on a number of factors including demand and supply. The crop will tend to be expensive when they are in high demand, which is often around planting time when farmers need seeds for planting, and also during periods with no new crops.

The cost may also depend on the region you are in and when you are buying or selling. So different areas in Kenya register varying prices of beans. Averagely, bean prices in Kenya range from 10,000 shillings to 15,000 shillings in major towns.