Informal and Unstructured Market Opportunities for Groundnut Value Chain Development in the Central Region fo Malawi

Joseph Goeb, Anderson Gondwe and Dinah Salonga

No 344108, Policy Briefs from Purdue University, Department of Agricultural Economics

Abstract: Groundnut is a key crop for Malawi's agricultural diversification, but smallholder farmers face challenges in accessing structured markets. This study analyzes informal and unstructured market opportunities for the groundnut value chain in Central Malawi. Data from 444 farmers and 160 traders reveals that informal markets function well, with competition leading to better prices for higher quality groundnuts. Farmers benefit from multiple buyers, but few engage in shelling or grading. Recommendations include promoting quality enhancement through extension services, supporting shelling services, and avoiding overly restrictive market regulations to foster market development and value addition.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Crop Production/Industries; Food Security and Poverty; International Development; Marketing; Supply Chain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 6
Date: 2024-04-01
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.344108

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