Uganda: Vegetable Product Market 2024

Vegetable Product Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan vegetable product market declined slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Product Production in Uganda

In value terms, vegetable product production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Vegetable product production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable product yield in Uganda soared to X tons per ha, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The vegetable product yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetable products production in Uganda reduced to X ha, waning by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then contracted in the following year.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, exports of vegetable products from Uganda fell markedly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable product exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), South Sudan (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable product exports from Uganda, together comprising X% of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, the Czech Republic, Kenya and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetable products exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable product export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Uganda

Vegetable product imports into Uganda fell markedly to X tons in 2022, declining by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Burundi (X tons) was the main supplier of vegetable product to Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable product imports from Burundi exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Burundi stood at X.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Burundi ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable products to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Burundi totaled X.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable product import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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