Uganda: Market for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Uganda

After two years of decline, the Ugandan market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified increased by 84% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Uganda

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Uganda was estimated at less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production in Uganda stood at less than X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports from Uganda

Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Uganda declined to X tons in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, exports saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 414% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 543% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Uganda, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Rwanda (X kg), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya totaled +6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-42.4% per year) and Rwanda (-32.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exported from Uganda were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Kenya ($X) and Rwanda ($X), with a combined 98% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Kenya, with a CAGR of -4.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -6.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 56%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, purchases abroad of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 989% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 885%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruits not elsewhere classified supplier to Uganda, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kenya (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania stood at +99.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+70.5% per year) and Kenya (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), Egypt ($X) and Kenya ($X) appeared to be the largest citrus fruits not elsewhere classified suppliers to Uganda, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +119.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform