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.

Source: IndexBox Platform