Uganda: Refined Cotton-Seed Oil Market 2025

Refined Cotton-Seed Oil Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan refined cotton-seed oil market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Cotton-Seed Oil Production in Uganda

In value terms, refined cotton-seed oil production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% 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 -2.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Refined Cotton-Seed Oil Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, the amount of refined cotton-seed oil exported from Uganda contracted dramatically to X tons, reducing by -20.8% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 375%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refined cotton-seed oil exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 611% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons), Burundi (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main destinations of refined cotton-seed oil exports from Uganda, together comprising 97% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Burundi (with a CAGR of +87.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Burundi ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for refined cotton-seed oil exports from Uganda, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Sudan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Burundi amounted to +101.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (+11.1% per year) and Kenya (+22.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average refined cotton-seed oil export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -11.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Tanzania (+53.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refined Cotton-Seed Oil Imports

Imports into Uganda

For the fourth consecutive year, Uganda recorded growth in overseas purchases of refined cotton-seed oil, which increased by 7.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 148% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined cotton-seed oil imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main suppliers of refined cotton-seed oil imports to Uganda, together comprising 90% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +3.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refined cotton-seed oil to Uganda, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 4.8% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tanzania stood at -49.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-25.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-20.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average refined cotton-seed oil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 77%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (-10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform