Uganda: Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market 2025

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan vinegar-preserved vegetable market decreased by -43.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Production in Uganda

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 5,117,000% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, the amount of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes exported from Uganda dropped markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -34% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 357%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 257%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons), Canada (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of vinegar-preserved vegetable exports from Uganda, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Sudan (with a CAGR of +98.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vinegar-preserved vegetable exported from Uganda were Canada ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 64% of total exports. South Sudan and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

South Sudan, with a CAGR of +91.5%, saw 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

In 2022, the average vinegar-preserved vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 172%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($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 Canada (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes decreased by -40% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of vinegar-preserved vegetable imports to Uganda, together accounting for 77% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +28.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vinegar-preserved vegetable suppliers to Uganda were China ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +21.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vinegar-preserved vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (+96.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform