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Uganda: Plantain Market 2025

Plantain Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan plantain market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Plantain consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Plantain Production in Uganda

In value terms, plantain production contracted remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Plantain production peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In 2022, the average plantain yield in Uganda shrank to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average plantain yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of plantains in Uganda stood at X ha, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The plantain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plantain Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, exports of plantains from Uganda contracted dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, plantain exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for plantain exports from Uganda, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for plantains exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average plantain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Sudan amounted to X% per year.

Plantain Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, overseas purchases of plantains decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plantain imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main supplier of plantain to Uganda, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X%.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plantains to Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average plantain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Democratic Republic of the Congo.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tanzania amounted to X% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plantain 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 489 - Plantains

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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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