Kinshasa, June 10th, 2026 (CPA).- A 16% increase in the price of a bunch of ordinary bananas from Kimpese in Kongo Central Province (south-western DRC) has been observed in markets across Kinshasa, the capital, CPA reported following a market survey conducted on Tuesday. “A bunch of ordinary bananas from Kimpese has seen a price increase, rising from CDF 30,000 to CDF 35,000, representing a 16% rise in markets across Kinshasa between May 12 and June 8th, 2026,” said Emmanuela Kasi, a fruit seller at Matete market. She explained that the increase in banana prices and other fruits is due to their seasonal nature and reduced availability on the market. Other products have also recorded price changes, including sugarcane from Kwilu, which rose from CDF 85,000 to CDF 90,000 (about USD 39), and a basin of “Mbila ya esobe” seeds (anisophyllea), which increased from CDF 35,000 to CDF 38,000 (USD 16). A basin of avocados from Kimpese is now sold at CDF 110,000 (USD 47.82), up from CDF 105,000, while a basket of melegueta pepper has risen from CDF 50,000 to CDF 60,000 (USD 26). Coconut prices from Kikwit (Kwilu Province) increased from CDF 70,000 to CDF 72,000 (USD 31), and a crate of soursops rose from CDF 120,000 to CDF 122,000 (USD 53). Imported fruit prices have also slightly increased: a crate of South African grapes now costs CDF 72,500 (USD 31) compared to CDF 70,000, while guavas increased from 70,000 FC to 75,000 FC (USD 32.60). Passion fruit rose from CDF 80,000 to CDF 85,000 (USD 37), and a box of 198 South African red apples increased from CDF 95,000 to CDF 98,000 (USD 42.60).
Price drops recorded for some fruits
According to seller Nicole Kaseka, some fruits recorded price decreases due to increased supply on the markets.
These include a basin of carambolas from Mbanza-Ngungu, which fell from CDF 40,000 to CDF 30,000 (USD 13). A sack of lemons now costs CDF 50,000 (USD 21.73), down from CDF 60,000. A basin of oranges dropped from CDF 72,000 to CDF 68,000 (USD 29), while mandarins fell from CDF 75,000 to CDF 70,000 (USD 30). A bunch of plantains decreased from CDF 65,000 to CDF 50,000 (USD 21.73), and a basket of mangoes dropped from CDF 95,000 to CDF 85,000 (USD 37).
Stable prices recorded for some fruits
At the Cité Verte market in Mont-Ngafula municipality (western Kinshasa), seller Aline Mbambi reported that several fruits remained stable due to steady supply. These include a batch of pineapples known as “Muteti” from Kimpese, which remains priced at CDF 125,000 (USD 54). A basin of papayas is still sold at CDF 50,000 (USD 21), while a crate of carrots remains at CDF 105,000 (USD 45). A box of kiwis remains at CDF 55,000 (USD 24), and a box of 198 green apples imported from South Africa is stable at CDF 95,000 (USD 41). A 10 kg batch of watermelons is also unchanged at CDF 75,000 (USD 32).