Uganda: Crude Rapeseed Oil Market 2025

Crude Rapeseed Oil Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan crude rapeseed oil market fell to $X in 2022, shrinking by -4.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Crude rapeseed oil consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Crude Rapeseed Oil Production in Uganda

In value terms, crude rapeseed oil production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Crude Rapeseed Oil Exports

Exports from Uganda

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of crude rape, colza or mustard oil decreased by 0% to X tons in 2020. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crude rapeseed oil exports stood at $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. The exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for crude rapeseed oil exports from Uganda, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tanzania was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tanzania was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average crude rapeseed oil export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 a decrease of 99.9%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Tanzania.

From 2015 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Sudan amounted to 0.0% per year.

Crude Rapeseed Oil Imports

Imports into Uganda

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of crude rape, colza or mustard oil decreased by -38.2% to X kg in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 650%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X kg. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crude rapeseed oil imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 833% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) constituted the largest crude rapeseed oil supplier to Uganda, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, crude rapeseed oil imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +32.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crude rape, colza or mustard oil to Uganda, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +42.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average crude rapeseed oil import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 90% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+7.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform