Uganda: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan vegetable market declined modestly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Uganda

In value terms, vegetable production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Uganda contracted modestly to X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the vegetable harvested area in Uganda was estimated at X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Uganda, together accounting for X% 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 United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Uganda were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Rwanda ($X) and Kenya ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, the amount of vegetables imported into Uganda totaled X tons, growing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Uganda, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tanzania (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kenya stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform