Uganda: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2024

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan mandarin and clementine market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 21% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in Uganda

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Mandarin and clementine production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in Uganda totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded 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.

The mandarin and clementine harvested area in Uganda was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports from Uganda

Mandarin and clementine exports from Uganda dropped to X tons in 2022, falling by -13.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,434% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 1,052%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons) was the main destination for mandarin and clementine exports from Uganda, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada (X kg), with a 3.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Botswana was relatively modest.

In value terms, Botswana ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas exports from Uganda, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Botswana was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mandarin and clementine export price increased by +26.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, overseas purchases of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas increased by 59% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 1,623%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 1,173% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest mandarin and clementine supplier to Uganda, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, mandarin and clementine imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled +53.2%.

In value terms, the largest mandarin and clementine suppliers to Uganda were South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +75.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 117%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform