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The study aims to investigate the influence of multinational traders on agri-food value chains in East and Southern Africa, focusing on power dynamics.

August 1, 2026Competition & ChangeOpen Access

Power, value capture and redistribution by multinational traders in agri-food value chains in East and Southern Africa

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AMArthur MahumaUniversity of Johannesburg GNGrace NsombaUniversity of Johannesburg SRSimon RobertsCopenhagen Business School

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This analysis examines how multinational traders influence agri-food value chains, indicating significant power imbalances affecting markets.

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The study aims to investigate the influence of multinational traders on agri-food value chains in East and Southern Africa, focusing on power dynamics.
Analyzed wholesale prices and trade data alongside interviews with market participants and government bodies.
Used triangulation to integrate bargaining and institutional power theories with market power at a regional level.
Large traders exercised significant market power leading to excessive margin capture.
Manipulation of markets has increased price volatility alongside ad hoc trade restrictions.
Traders’ institutional power is reflected in their control over market information initiatives, enhancing regional value redistribution.

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Mahuma et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6d9833e258b358b3c6b3fb https://doi.org/10.1177/10245294261465959

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This analysis examines how multinational traders influence agri-food value chains, indicating significant power imbalances affecting markets.

Power, value capture and redistribution by multinational traders in agri-food value chains in East and Southern Africa

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Power, value capture and redistribution by multinational traders in agri-food value chains in East and Southern Africa

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