Uganda: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan fruit market expanded to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a perceptible expansion. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in Uganda

In value terms, fruit production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Uganda shrank to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Uganda; increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Uganda

For the third consecutive year, Uganda recorded growth in shipments abroad of fruits, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Uganda, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), fourfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit exported from Uganda were Kenya ($X), Qatar ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Rwanda and South Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

South Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Uganda

After ten years of growth, overseas purchases of fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Uganda, together comprising X% of total imports. Turkey and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit suppliers to Uganda were South Africa ($X), Kenya ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Egypt ($X per ton) and Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform