Uganda: Chicken Meat Market 2024

Chicken Meat Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan chicken meat market declined to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Chicken meat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in Uganda

In value terms, chicken meat production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of chicken meat in Uganda amounted to X kg per head, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average chicken meat yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Uganda contracted slightly to X heads, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, overseas shipments of chicken meat decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Uganda, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken meat exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burundi (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burundi ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kenya amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chicken meat export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chicken meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken meat imports to Uganda, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Kenya and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest chicken meat suppliers to Uganda were Brazil ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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