Uganda: Root And Tuber Market 2025

Root And Tuber Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Ugandan root and tuber market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Uganda

In value terms, root and tuber production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average root and tuber yield in Uganda contracted to X tons per ha, shrinking by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The root and tuber harvested area in Uganda rose sharply to X ha in 2022, growing by X% on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. 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

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Qatar (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Uganda were the UK ($X), Qatar ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of roots and tubers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, root and tuber imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. 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, Kenya (X tons) was the main root and tuber supplier to Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kenya stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average 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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform