Uganda: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan berry market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, posted a strong increase. Berry consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Berry Production in Uganda

In value terms, berry production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average berry yield in Uganda stood at less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The berry harvested area in Uganda stood at less than X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Berry Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, exports of berries from Uganda declined markedly to X kg, falling by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X kg) was the main destination for berry exports from Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for berries exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Czech Republic totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Berry Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, overseas purchases of berries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of berry imports to Uganda, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of berries to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform