Uganda: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan leek market increased by 7,201% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Uganda

In value terms, leek production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 68% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Uganda totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables production in Uganda totaled less than X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Uganda

After ten years of growth, shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by -22.1% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 179%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, leek exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 450% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Uganda, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +42.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+21.0% per year) and France (+10.5% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Uganda, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +41.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+46.1% per year) and Qatar (+28.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 97%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 France (+32.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Leek Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imported into Uganda contracted to X tons, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 321% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 493%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) constituted the largest leek supplier to Uganda, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kenya was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-15.4% per year) and South Africa (-25.1% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Uganda, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled -18.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kenya (-7.6% per year) and South Africa (-23.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -27.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 125% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya ($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 (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform