Uganda: Sugar Crop Market 2025

Sugar Crop Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan sugar crop market was estimated at $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Crop Production in Uganda

In value terms, sugar crop production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sugar crops in Uganda expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% on the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The sugar crop yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sugar crop harvested area in Uganda dropped to X ha in 2022, waning by X% on 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar crop production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, approx. X tons of sugar crops were exported from Uganda; falling by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, sugar crop exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for sugar crop exports from Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar crop exports to South Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Sudan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for sugar crop exported from Uganda were South Sudan ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sugar crop export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Kenya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports into Uganda

Sugar crop imports into Uganda shrank dramatically to X kg in 2022, falling by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X kg) was the main supplier of sugar crop to Uganda, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar crops to Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar crop import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform