Uganda: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases 2024

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in Uganda

The Ugandan market for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases declined slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a resilient expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in Uganda

In value terms, production of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 44%. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -2% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 101%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases from Uganda, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Sudan stood at +13.6%.

In value terms, South Sudan ($X) also remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to South Sudan amounted to +17.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases increased by +18.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Sudan amounted to +3.4% per year.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Imports into Uganda

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases increased by 73% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 662% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 938% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X kg) was the main supplier of fresh pork other than cuts or carcases to Uganda, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 1.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-41.9% per year) and South Africa (-41.5% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases to Uganda, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at -3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-22.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-26.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -24.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 95%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+31.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform