Uganda: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan eggplant market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 694% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, faced a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Production in Uganda

In value terms, eggplant production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 21%. Eggplant production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average eggplant yield in Uganda was estimated at less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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 eggplant harvested area in Uganda totaled less than X ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) exported from Uganda fell to X tons, waning by -9.6% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 137%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 140%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Uganda, with a 24% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +44.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+8.6% per year) and Germany (+17.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Uganda, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 6.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +43.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+17.4% per year) and Canada (+30.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -7.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($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 Canada (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, approx. X kg of eggplants (aubergines) were imported into Uganda; shrinking by -19% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 1,377% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 1,565%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X kg) was the main supplier of eggplant to Uganda, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt amounted to +22.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the largest eggplant suppliers to Uganda.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +35.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -31.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 132% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+164.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform