Uganda: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan dry bean market amounted to $X in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +76.8% against 2019 indices. Dry bean consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Bean Production in Uganda

In value terms, dry bean production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 72%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of beans (dry) in Uganda contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dry bean yield increased by +101.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 99%. The dry bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year. 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 beans (dry) production in Uganda declined to X ha, shrinking by -2.9% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 21% against the previous year. The dry bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, the amount of beans (dry) exported from Uganda reduced markedly to X tons, waning by -58.2% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 321% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry bean exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 222%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for dry bean exports from Uganda, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, dry bean exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Sudan (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Pakistan (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya totaled -8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (+41.7% per year) and Pakistan (+10.5% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) remains the key foreign market for beans (dry) exports from Uganda, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by South Sudan, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kenya amounted to -6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+14.7% per year) and South Sudan (+43.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry bean export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -39.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, supplies from abroad of beans (dry) increased by 1,112% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 2,767%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,242% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dry bean to Uganda, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, dry bean imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Rwanda (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tanzania stood at +58.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Rwanda (+3.1% per year) and Kenya (+55.9% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beans (dry) to Uganda, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tanzania stood at +65.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kenya (+71.6% per year) and Rwanda (+10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry bean import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -39.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 231% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average 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 Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform