Maize is the staple most Malawian households budget around. Prices usually ease after harvest and tighten in the lean months. Compare the nearest ADMARC depot with your local market before you buy a large bag.
Ask for the price per pail and per 50kg bag. Traders sometimes quote one unit and sell another. If you can store maize safely from pests, buying earlier in the season often costs less than waiting until January and February.
Official figures change. Treat this as a method for checking prices, not a live ticker.