Uganda: Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan linseed market reduced to $X in 2022, waning by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded strong growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Linseed Production in Uganda

In value terms, linseed production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 40%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average linseed yield in Uganda totaled less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. In general, 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 linseed production in Uganda was estimated at less than X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Linseed Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of linseed decreased by 0% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports showed a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 279%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linseed exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 622% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X kg) was the main destination for linseed exports from Uganda, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average linseed export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 91%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to 0.0% per year.

Linseed Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of linseed, when their volume decreased by -32.5% to X kg. Overall, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 273% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X kg in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, linseed imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 208%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X kg) constituted the largest linseed supplier to Uganda, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, linseed imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kenya totaled +32.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+7.2% per year) and India (-12.9% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of linseed to Uganda, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kenya amounted to +31.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-5.7% per year) and India (-15.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average linseed import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 54% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Kenya (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform