Uganda: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan pulses market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in Uganda

In value terms, pulses production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pulses in Uganda fell to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pulses yield increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year. 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 pulses production in Uganda shrank to X ha, declining by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of pulses, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Uganda, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), more than tenfold. Sudan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and Sudan (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulses exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sudan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and Sudan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Sudan ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, purchases abroad of pulses was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Rwanda (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kenya (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Tanzania totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pulses import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform