Uganda: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan cabbage market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a measured increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Uganda

In value terms, cabbage production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 45%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cabbage yield in Uganda amounted to less than X kg per ha, leveling off at the year before. Overall, 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 cabbage harvested area in Uganda was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Uganda

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -88.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 396%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 348%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X kg), the United Arab Emirates (X kg) and Rwanda (X kg) were the main destinations of cabbage exports from Uganda, together accounting for 87% of total exports. The UK and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Uganda, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Sudan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (-23.8% per year) and Rwanda (-7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -16.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Rwanda (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -55.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 765% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 716%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) constituted the largest cabbage supplier to Uganda, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Rwanda (X kg), fourfold. The Netherlands (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kenya stood at +13.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Rwanda (-2.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+1.3% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Uganda, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +17.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kenya (+22.7% per year) and South Africa (+18.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 190%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform