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1990-10-15 00:00:00
2026-03-15 00:00:00
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31 values
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130 values
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763
9.65k
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-17.12
-9.57
longitude
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32.9
35.9
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7 values
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stringclasses
62 values
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50
1.34k
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stringclasses
15 values
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stringclasses
3 values
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stringclasses
1 value
currency
stringclasses
2 values
price
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1.22
330k
usdprice
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0.01
320
esa_source
stringclasses
1 value
esa_processed
stringdate
2026-04-06 00:00:00
2026-04-06 00:00:00
2020-04-15T00:00:00
Northern Region
Mzimba
Mzimba
800
-11.9
33.6
cereals and tubers
Rice
52
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
787.64
1.08
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-03-15T00:00:00
Northern Region
Mzimba
Jenda
828
-12.35
33.55
cereals and tubers
Potatoes
83
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
500
0.65
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-12-15T00:00:00
Northern Region
Nkhata Bay
Mpamba
794
-11.55
34.19
vegetables and fruits
Tomatoes
114
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
2,700
1.56
HDX
2026-04-06
2016-12-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Nsanje
Nsanje Boma
2,193
-16.93
35.26
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
241.29
0.34
HDX
2026-04-06
2017-05-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Kasungu
Nkhamenya
807
-12.57
33.52
pulses and nuts
Beans
50
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
998.26
1.39
HDX
2026-04-06
2022-09-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Nsanje
Marka
2,128
-17.12
35.23
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
360
0.36
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-11-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Mangochi
Monkey Bay
793
-14.09
34.91
cereals and tubers
Rice
52
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
3,956.25
2.28
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-08-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Nkhotakota
Nkhotakota Boma
810
-12.92
34.3
pulses and nuts
Groundnuts (shelled)
119
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
6,000
3.46
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-02-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Nkhotakota
Nkhotakota Boma
810
-12.92
34.3
non-food
Milling cost (maize)
513
Tin (20 KG)
aggregate
Retail
MWK
350
0.46
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-01-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Machinga
Mangamba
2,127
-14.79
35.44
cereals and tubers
Sorghum
65
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
300
0.39
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-04-15T00:00:00
Northern Region
Chitipa
Chitipa Boma
774
-9.72
33.27
cereals and tubers
Sweet potatoes
87
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
819.44
0.48
HDX
2026-04-06
2014-09-15T00:00:00
Northern Region
Mzimba
Chilumba
770
-11.1
33.68
pulses and nuts
Groundnuts (shelled)
119
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
285.63
0.74
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-08-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Machinga
Chikweo
2,119
-14.77
35.67
non-food
Firewood
804
350 G
aggregate
Retail
MWK
325
0.19
HDX
2026-04-06
2017-11-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Dowa
Mponela
795
-13.52
33.72
cereals and tubers
Rice
52
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
640
0.89
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-05-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Ntchisi
Ntchisi Boma
815
-13.37
33.92
non-food
Sanitary pads
538
Packet
aggregate
Retail
MWK
2,558.82
1.48
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-11-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Mangochi
Chiponde
9,643
-14.37
35.6
pulses and nuts
Pigeon peas
155
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
2,847.83
1.64
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-12-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Mulanje
Chitakale
2,123
-16.01
35.49
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
170
0.21
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-03-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Zomba
Thondwe
823
-15.49
35.24
vegetables and fruits
Mustard leaves
1,222
Bunch
aggregate
Retail
MWK
45.5
0.059
HDX
2026-04-06
2015-02-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Dedza
Thete
822
-14.3
34.08
cereals and tubers
Rice
52
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
500
1.17
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-09-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Zomba
Chinamwali
2,122
-15.38
35.36
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
146.82
0.18
HDX
2026-04-06
2015-07-15T00:00:00
Northern Region
Mzimba
Mzimba
800
-11.9
33.6
pulses and nuts
Beans
50
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
691.45
1.55
HDX
2026-04-06
2013-10-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Ntcheu
Tsangano turnoff
833
-14.82
34.63
pulses and nuts
Beans
50
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
311.23
0.88
HDX
2026-04-06
2012-09-15T00:00:00
Northern Region
Nkhata Bay
Nkhatabay Boma
808
-11.61
34.3
cereals and tubers
Cassava
68
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
48
0.17
HDX
2026-04-06
2010-09-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Lilongwe
Nanjiri
803
-14.07
33.84
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
30.82
0.2
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-11-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Neno
Neno Boma
805
-15.4
34.65
non-food
Bathing soap
1,247
300 G
aggregate
Retail
MWK
3,500
2.02
HDX
2026-04-06
2019-10-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Dowa
Nsungwi
2,115
-13.53
33.46
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
238.15
0.33
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-09-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Phalombe
Phaloni
8,508
-15.62
35.76
non-food
Firewood
804
350 G
aggregate
Retail
MWK
300
0.17
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-10-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Mwanza
Mwanza Boma
799
-15.6
34.52
non-food
Fertilizer (NPK)
530
50 KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
195,000
112.48
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-11-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Machinga
Nsanama
2,132
-15
35.49
non-food
Firewood
804
350 G
aggregate
Retail
MWK
189.28
0.11
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-08-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Nkhotakota
Dwangwa
775
-12.57
34.15
cereals and tubers
Maize flour
76
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
2,291.67
1.32
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-12-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Thyolo
Thekerani
2,231
-16.32
35.2
pulses and nuts
Pigeon peas
155
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
1,970.83
1.14
HDX
2026-04-06
2020-11-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Dowa
Nsungwi
2,115
-13.53
33.46
vegetables and fruits
Rape leaves
1,230
Bunch
aggregate
Retail
MWK
25.07
0.033
HDX
2026-04-06
2016-09-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Kasungu
Kasungu Boma
780
-13.03
33.48
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
180
0.25
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-08-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Mulanje
Muloza
797
-16.08
35.73
pulses and nuts
Soybeans
248
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
3,000
1.73
HDX
2026-04-06
2023-11-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Chiradzulu
Chiradzulu Boma
773
-15.71
35.18
pulses and nuts
Beans
50
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
2,000
1.2
HDX
2026-04-06
2012-10-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Ntcheu
Lizulu
826
-14.52
34.47
cereals and tubers
Cassava
68
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
70.97
0.24
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-06-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Chikwawa
Dyelatu
2,124
-16.04
34.8
vegetables and fruits
Mustard leaves
1,222
Bunch
aggregate
Retail
MWK
200
0.12
HDX
2026-04-06
2013-06-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Ntcheu
Tsangano turnoff
833
-14.82
34.63
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
69.66
0.22
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-04-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Phalombe
Migowi
830
-15.72
35.68
vegetables and fruits
Beans leaves
1,235
Heap
aggregate
Retail
MWK
35
0.045
HDX
2026-04-06
2012-08-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Lilongwe City
Lilongwe
827
-13.98
33.78
pulses and nuts
Groundnuts (shelled)
119
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
337.73
1.26
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-06-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Machinga
Mangochi Turn Off
1,921
-15.04
35.19
pulses and nuts
Groundnuts (shelled)
119
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
6,500
3.75
HDX
2026-04-06
2017-11-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Ntcheu
Chimbiya
771
-15.08
34.58
pulses and nuts
Groundnuts (shelled)
119
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
981.13
1.37
HDX
2026-04-06
2020-11-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Chikwawa
Nchalo
804
-16.27
34.87
meat, fish and eggs
Fish (kapenta)
887
Heap
aggregate
Retail
MWK
360
0.48
HDX
2026-04-06
2009-08-15T00:00:00
Northern Region
Mzimba
Mzuzu
801
-11.45
33.92
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
29.55
0.21
HDX
2026-04-06
2026-02-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Mulanje
Chinakanaka
2,121
-15.99
35.4
oil and fats
Oil (vegetable)
96
L
aggregate
Retail
MWK
7,641.07
4.41
HDX
2026-04-06
2024-11-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Ntchisi
Nsundwe
812
-13.38
33.95
cereals and tubers
Maize (new harvest)
1,229
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
850
0.49
HDX
2026-04-06
2013-10-15T00:00:00
Northern Region
Chitipa
Nthalire
816
-10.35
33.65
pulses and nuts
Beans
50
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
298.09
0.84
HDX
2026-04-06
2014-01-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Machinga
Liwonde
782
-15.07
35.23
pulses and nuts
Beans
50
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
510.98
1.16
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-07-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Dedza
Mtakataka
796
-14.23
34.52
vegetables and fruits
Beans leaves
1,235
Heap
aggregate
Retail
MWK
300
0.17
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-02-15T00:00:00
Northern Region
Chitipa
Chitipa Boma
774
-9.72
33.27
cereals and tubers
Maize (new harvest)
1,229
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
1,118.75
0.65
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-03-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Phalombe
Chilinga
2,120
-15.78
35.77
non-food
Toilet paper
1,243
Unit
aggregate
Retail
MWK
2,000
1.16
HDX
2026-04-06
2024-05-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Mangochi
Chiponde
9,643
-14.37
35.6
cereals and tubers
Maize (new harvest)
1,229
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
725
0.42
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-02-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Dowa
Mponela
795
-13.52
33.72
vegetables and fruits
Tomatoes (medium size)
1,008
Unit
aggregate
Retail
MWK
200
0.26
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-03-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Machinga
Mpita
2,129
-15.19
35.47
non-food
Maize (seed)
1,244
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
1,500
1.94
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-06-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Blantyre
Chikuli
8,488
-15.67
34.88
non-food
Fertilizer (NPK)
530
50 KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
134,375
77.51
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-02-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Dowa
Dzaleka
2,421
-13.66
33.87
non-food
Candles
1,173
1 piece
aggregate
Retail
MWK
100
0.13
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-10-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Ntchisi
Khuwi
2,113
-13.43
33.83
non-food
Bathing soap
1,247
300 G
aggregate
Retail
MWK
3,125
1.8
HDX
2026-04-06
2024-10-15T00:00:00
Northern Region
Chitipa
Kameme
2,117
-9.57
33.09
pulses and nuts
Beans
50
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
3,000
1.73
HDX
2026-04-06
2012-11-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Ntchisi
Ntchisi Boma
815
-13.37
33.92
pulses and nuts
Beans
50
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
320
1
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-06-15T00:00:00
Northern Region
Nkhata Bay
Mpamba
794
-11.55
34.19
cereals and tubers
Cassava
68
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
2,400
1.38
HDX
2026-04-06
2019-03-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Nsanje
Marka
2,128
-17.12
35.23
cereals and tubers
Maize (white)
67
KG
actual
Retail
SOS
7,300
12.7
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-11-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Machinga
Mbonechela
2,191
-14.89
35.48
non-food
Bathing soap
1,247
300 G
aggregate
Retail
MWK
3,000
1.73
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-05-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Dowa
Nsungwi
2,115
-13.53
33.46
vegetables and fruits
Mustard leaves
1,222
Bunch
aggregate
Retail
MWK
150
0.087
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-03-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Machinga
Mbonechela
2,191
-14.89
35.48
non-food
Battery lamp
1,238
Unit
aggregate
Retail
MWK
262.5
0.34
HDX
2026-04-06
2019-07-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Balaka
Balaka Boma
763
-14.99
34.96
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
actual,aggregate
Retail
MWK
211.87
0.28
HDX
2026-04-06
2024-06-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Blantyre
Lunzu
784
-15.65
35.02
cereals and tubers
Maize (new harvest)
1,229
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
750
0.43
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-09-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Blantyre City
Bvumbwe
767
-15.93
35.08
pulses and nuts
Pigeon peas
155
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
2,545.65
1.47
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-02-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Thyolo
Thekerani
2,231
-16.32
35.2
cereals and tubers
Maize (new harvest)
1,229
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
1,744.44
1.01
HDX
2026-04-06
2016-06-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Zomba
Jali
778
-15.5
35.47
pulses and nuts
Beans
50
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
805.78
1.15
HDX
2026-04-06
2017-08-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Kasungu
Kasiya
829
-12.8
33.72
cereals and tubers
Rice
52
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
644.09
0.9
HDX
2026-04-06
2020-04-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Blantyre City
Bvumbwe
767
-15.93
35.08
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
200
0.27
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-08-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Mangochi
Mangochi Boma
787
-14.48
35.26
vegetables and fruits
Pumpkin leaves
1,223
Bunch
aggregate
Retail
MWK
250
0.14
HDX
2026-04-06
2009-06-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Lilongwe City
Lilongwe
827
-13.98
33.78
cereals and tubers
Rice
52
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
161.25
1.14
HDX
2026-04-06
2013-01-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Ntchisi
Malomo
786
-13.15
33.83
cereals and tubers
Cassava
68
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
59.91
0.19
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-02-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Ntchisi
Ntchisi Boma
815
-13.37
33.92
non-food
Laundry soap
540
140 G
aggregate
Retail
MWK
105
0.14
HDX
2026-04-06
2011-06-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Mulanje
Muloza
797
-16.08
35.73
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
25.4
0.17
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-07-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Nkhotakota
Dwangwa
775
-12.57
34.15
meat, fish and eggs
Fish (bonya)
1,231
Heap
aggregate
Retail
MWK
1,250
0.72
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-10-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Machinga
Mangamba
2,127
-14.79
35.44
pulses and nuts
Cowpeas
218
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
600
0.74
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-02-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Machinga
Mangamba
2,127
-14.79
35.44
non-food
Bathing soap
1,247
500 G
aggregate
Retail
MWK
312.5
0.41
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-05-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Zomba
Jali
778
-15.5
35.47
meat, fish and eggs
Fish (matemba)
1,232
Heap
aggregate
Retail
MWK
200
0.25
HDX
2026-04-06
2026-01-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Balaka
Phalula
2,235
-15.22
34.89
non-food
Fertilizer (urea)
526
50 KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
175,000
100.94
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-09-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Zomba
Mulomba
2,233
-15.76
35.52
meat, fish and eggs
Eggs
92
Unit
aggregate
Retail
MWK
200
0.12
HDX
2026-04-06
2012-06-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Blantyre
Lunzu
784
-15.65
35.02
pulses and nuts
Groundnuts (shelled)
119
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
289.69
1.08
HDX
2026-04-06
2022-01-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Zomba
Mayaka
788
-15.58
35.37
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
220
0.27
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-04-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Thyolo
Thyolo Boma
2,232
-16.07
35.15
non-food
Toilet paper
1,243
Unit
aggregate
Retail
MWK
275
0.35
HDX
2026-04-06
2026-01-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Lilongwe
Kamwendo
2,223
-13.82
34.02
non-food
Charcoal
446
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
1,000
0.58
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-01-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Mulanje
Chitakale
2,123
-16.01
35.49
non-food
Milling cost (maize)
513
Tin (20 KG)
aggregate
Retail
MWK
420
0.55
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-11-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Kasungu
Nkhamenya
807
-12.57
33.52
vegetables and fruits
Tomatoes
114
KG
aggregate
Retail
MWK
1,303.12
0.75
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-05-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Machinga
Mangochi Turn Off
1,921
-15.04
35.19
non-food
Bathing soap
1,247
500 G
aggregate
Retail
MWK
3,040
1.75
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-02-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Dowa
Dzaleka
2,421
-13.66
33.87
non-food
Firewood
804
350 G
aggregate
Retail
MWK
50
0.066
HDX
2026-04-06
2013-08-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Balaka
Balaka Boma
763
-14.99
34.96
cereals and tubers
Rice
52
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
222.5
0.7
HDX
2026-04-06
2020-12-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Lilongwe
Kamwendo
2,223
-13.82
34.02
meat, fish and eggs
Fish (usipa)
1,233
Heap
aggregate
Retail
MWK
300
0.4
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-05-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Zomba
Mayaka
788
-15.58
35.37
meat, fish and eggs
Eggs
92
Unit
aggregate
Retail
MWK
473.08
0.27
HDX
2026-04-06
2021-04-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Dedza
Nsikawanjala
2,114
-14.39
34.34
vegetables and fruits
Pumpkin leaves
1,223
Bunch
aggregate
Retail
MWK
11.5
0.015
HDX
2026-04-06
2006-08-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Nsanje
Marka
2,128
-17.12
35.23
cereals and tubers
Rice (imported)
64
KG
actual
Retail
SOS
6,000
4.48
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-05-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Lilongwe City
Songwe
9,644
-13.96
33.78
non-food
Paracetamol
1,240
Packet
aggregate
Retail
MWK
300
0.17
HDX
2026-04-06
2008-03-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Nsanje
Chikhwawa
769
-16.77
35.28
cereals and tubers
Maize
51
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
33.72
0.24
HDX
2026-04-06
2025-04-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Balaka
Phalula
2,235
-15.22
34.89
non-food
Toilet paper
1,243
Unit
aggregate
Retail
MWK
1,200
0.7
HDX
2026-04-06
2013-07-15T00:00:00
Southern Region
Mangochi
Monkey Bay
793
-14.09
34.91
pulses and nuts
Beans
50
KG
actual
Retail
MWK
388.14
1.19
HDX
2026-04-06
2020-11-15T00:00:00
Central Region
Lilongwe
Kamwendo
2,223
-13.82
34.02
non-food
Paracetamol
1,240
Packet
aggregate
Retail
MWK
50
0.067
HDX
2026-04-06