Uganda: Tomato Juice Market 2024

Tomato Juice Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan tomato juice market increased by 16,378% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Juice Production in Uganda

In value terms, tomato juice production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +4.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. Tomato juice production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Juice Exports

Exports from Uganda

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of tomato juice decreased by -44.3% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 777%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, tomato juice exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 2,212% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), South Sudan (X tons) and the UK (X kg) were the main destinations of tomato juice exports from Uganda, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Sudan ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomato juice exports from Uganda, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to South Sudan totaled +35.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-15.6% per year) and the UK (+8.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato juice export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 187%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 South Sudan (+31.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tomato Juice Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, approx. X kg of tomato juice were imported into Uganda; dropping by -30.9% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 718% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato juice imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 660% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X kg) constituted the largest tomato juice supplier to Uganda, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato juice imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X kg), with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kenya amounted to -1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-37.4% per year) and Belgium (-7.6% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato juice to Uganda, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 3.3% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kenya amounted to -4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-38.3% per year) and South Africa (-37.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato juice import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tomato juice import price increased by +3.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 59%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+42.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform