Uganda: Cereal Flour Market 2024

Cereal Flour Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan cereal flour market stood at $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cereal Flour Production in Uganda

In value terms, cereal flour production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cereal Flour Exports

Exports from Uganda

Cereal flour exports from Uganda reduced sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, cereal flour exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for cereal flour exports from Uganda, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cereal flour exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cereal flours exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average cereal flour export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($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 Burundi (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cereal Flour Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, overseas purchases of cereal flours decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cereal flour imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main supplier of cereal flour to Uganda, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereal flours to Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cereal flour import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform