Uganda: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan rye market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption showed a slight expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Rye Production in Uganda

In value terms, rye production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 69%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of rye in Uganda amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, flattening at the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 rye production in Uganda amounted to less than X ha, flattening at 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Rye Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of rye, when their volume decreased by -11.9% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 2,211% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, rye exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2,975% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for rye exports from Uganda, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya stood at +6.0%.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) also remains the key foreign market for rye exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kenya stood at +2.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average rye export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -37.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 138% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Rwanda amounted to +9.9% per year.

Rye Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2020, supplies from abroad of rye decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the fifth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 426% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2020, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rye imports amounted to $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 272% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2020, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X kg) and Tanzania (X kg) were the main suppliers of rye imports to Uganda.

From 2013 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to Uganda, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at -34.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average rye import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 537%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2020, 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+32.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform