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Uganda: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2025

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan mushroom and truffle market expanded notably to $X in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption posted a buoyant increase. Mushroom and truffle consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, approx. X kg of mushrooms and truffles were exported from Uganda; which is down by -71.4% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 68%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 69%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X kg) was the main destination for mushroom and truffle exports from Uganda, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, mushroom and truffle exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda totaled -24.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+8.0% per year) and Germany (-70.9% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for mushrooms and truffles exports from Uganda, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +20.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-29.3% per year) and Germany (-61.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mushroom and truffle export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -14.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 137% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Germany (+33.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Uganda

Mushroom and truffle imports into Uganda stood at X tons in 2022, picking up by 3.6% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 144% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Rwanda (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of mushroom and truffle imports to Uganda, together comprising 80% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Rwanda (with a CAGR of +47.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the largest mushroom and truffle suppliers to Uganda, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Rwanda, with a CAGR of +56.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 mushroom and truffle import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mushroom and truffle 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 449 - Mushrooms

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, HARVESTED AREA 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. Area Harvested, 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