Uganda: Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Market 2025

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan temporarily preserved vegetable market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a sharp shrinkage. Temporarily preserved vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of vegetables (temporarily preserved), when their volume decreased by -64.2% to X tons. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 473% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 376% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for temporarily preserved vegetable exports from Uganda, with a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total exports. Rwanda (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with less than 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Sudan amounted to +96.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-46.3% per year) and Rwanda (-56.1% per year).

In value terms, South Sudan ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables (temporarily preserved) exports from Uganda, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 0.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with less than 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to South Sudan totaled +167.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-34.0% per year) and Rwanda (-52.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average temporarily preserved vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 75% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Burundi (+478.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, imports of vegetables (temporarily preserved) into Uganda reduced sharply to X tons, declining by -50% compared with the previous year. In general, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 277% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 175% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest temporarily preserved vegetable supplier to Uganda, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, temporarily preserved vegetable imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold. Kenya (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at -4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-30.5% per year) and Kenya (-11.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest temporarily preserved vegetable suppliers to Uganda were the United Arab Emirates ($X), South Africa ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of +9.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average temporarily preserved vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform