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Uganda: Ghee Market 2025

Ghee Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan ghee market contracted markedly to $X in 2022, declining by -37.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. Ghee consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ghee Production in Uganda

In value terms, ghee production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ghee Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, exports of ghee from Uganda rose markedly to X tons, growing by 7.9% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 72%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ghee exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 113%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for ghee exports from Uganda, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, ghee exports to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kenya (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tanzania (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Egypt amounted to +45.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+8.0% per year) and Tanzania (+29.2% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the key foreign market for ghee exports from Uganda, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Egypt amounted to +47.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+19.6% per year) and Tanzania (+42.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ghee export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Sudan (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ghee Imports

Imports into Uganda

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of ghee decreased by -29.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2,478%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ghee imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 4,004%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest ghee supplier to Uganda, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, ghee imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +163.4%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ghee to Uganda, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +205.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ghee import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 94%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ghee 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.

Product coverage:

FCL 887 - Ghee from Cow Milk
FCL 953 - Ghee, from Buffalo Milk

Country coverage:

Uganda

Data coverage:

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
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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
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. 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, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
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. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024