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Uganda: Frozen Lobster Market 2025

Frozen Lobster Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan frozen lobster market fell significantly to $X in 2022, which is down by -21.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a drastic downturn. Frozen lobster consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Lobster Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2018, overseas shipments of frozen lobster decreased by 0% to X kg for the first time since 2015, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports showed a sharp decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen lobster exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, exports recorded a sharp curtailment. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X kg) was the main destination for frozen lobster exports from Uganda, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to France was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to France was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen lobster export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to 0.0% per year.

Frozen Lobster Imports

Imports into Uganda

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of frozen lobster decreased by -20% to X kg in 2022. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 276% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X kg in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen lobster imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 175% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X kg) was the main frozen lobster supplier to Uganda, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa amounted to -7.1%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen lobster to Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at -5.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen lobster import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 139%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +1.5% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen lobster market in Uganda. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Country coverage:

Uganda

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Uganda
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024