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Uganda: Preserved Sardines Market 2025

Preserved Sardines Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan preserved sardines market stood at $X in 2022, increasing by 4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Sardines Production in Uganda

In value terms, preserved sardines production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Sardines Exports

Exports from Uganda

Preserved sardines exports from Uganda soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 50% against 2021 figures. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,432%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved sardines exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,921% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for preserved sardines exports from Uganda, with a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +26.4%.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sardines (prepared or preserved) exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled +37.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average preserved sardines export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +8.6% per year.

Preserved Sardines Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, approx. X tons of sardines (prepared or preserved) were imported into Uganda; declining by -13.6% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 260% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, preserved sardines imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 210% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), China (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved sardines imports to Uganda, together comprising 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +83.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sardines (prepared or preserved) to Uganda, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Morocco was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+126.5% per year) and Thailand (+22.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved sardines import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the preserved sardines 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:

Prodcom 10202530 - Prepared or preserved sardines, sardinella, brisling and sprats, whole or in pieces (excluding minced products and prepared meals and dishes)

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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
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. 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 VOLUME AND VALUE
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. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024