Uganda: Market for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn 2024

Market Size for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in Uganda

The Ugandan market for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in Uganda

In value terms, production of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn increased by 2.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 202% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 223%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), South Sudan (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn from Uganda, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Sudan (with a CAGR of +104.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn exports from Uganda, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by South Sudan, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +7.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+0.9% per year) and South Sudan (+105.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -4.7% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 frozen vegetables other than potato and corn increased by +39.2% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Tanzania (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn were imported into Uganda; picking up by 20% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,550%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 1,274% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) was the main supplier of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn to Uganda, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania stood at +40.3%.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn to Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Tanzania stood at +39.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tanzania amounted to -0.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform