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Market analytics dashboard
Deep dive into commodity trends, import flows, ministry price monitoring, and source-level data quality for Liberia.
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This page shows key market indicators for Liberia: how stable prices are, how affordable essentials are, and how import volumes change over time. All prices are in LRD (Liberian dollars) unless noted. Use the four metrics at the top for a quick snapshot; scroll down for detailed charts and data sources.
Weekly Market Insights
Auto-generated intelligence from TrueRate data
USD/LRD spread narrowing Falling
The gap between street and official rates has tightened over the past week, signaling improved liquidity in the forex market.
FXRice prices stable Stable
25kg bag prices have held steady across Monrovia markets for 3 consecutive weeks. No supply disruptions reported.
CommoditiesFuel costs edge higher Rising
Gasoline prices rose 2.1% this week following global crude increases and port congestion delays.
EnergyConstruction materials steady Stable
Cement and zinc sheet prices remain flat. Seasonal demand expected to rise in Q2.
ConstructionKey metrics
Market risk
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—Price stability
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Index 0–100
Cost of living
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Base = 100
Affordability
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All four metrics use the same Liberia Price Index basket (essential goods: rice, palm oil, cement, fuel, sugar) for consistency.View Price Index
LRD health indicator
A simple 0–100 stability score (live). Higher means stronger LRD stability. Drivers: USD preference, LRD trend, and liquidity stress.
LRD health
Higher = stronger LRD stability (live).
Trends & charts
Commodity price trends
Daily price levels (LRD) for monitored commodities. Horizontal axis: time. Vertical axis: price in Liberian dollars (LRD). Each line is one commodity (e.g. rice, palm oil).
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Import volume trends
Total import volume by period. Each bar is one time period (e.g. month). Height = total volume of imports. Helps spot seasonal or trend changes.
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Price monitoring (essential commodities)
Ministry-monitored essential goods: Rice (25kg, 50kg), Cooking oil, Cement, Fuel. Correlate LRD/USD with commodity prices, build the Cost of Living Index, and see how exchange rates affect daily life in Monrovia.
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Cost of living & sync
Cost of living index
Basket trend and current snapshot. The list shows sample prices (LRD) for items in the basket; the chart shows how the basket average changes over time.
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Data sync logs
Last sync time per source. Shows when CBL rates, commodity prices, and trade data were last updated. Green = success; red = failed.
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Market input data
Import volume by category, major importing companies, and wholesale pricing benchmarks.
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