Uganda: Wine Market 2024

Wine Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan wine market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value 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 in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wine Production in Uganda

In value terms, wine production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Wine production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wine Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of wine and grape must decreased by X% to X litres for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X litres in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, wine exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X litres) was the main destination for wine exports from Uganda, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wine exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X litres), fourfold. Burundi (X litres) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and Burundi (X% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for wine and grape must exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Burundi, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Burundi (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wine export price amounted to $X per litre, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per litre in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Germany ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burundi (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wine Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, purchases abroad of wine and grape must decreased by X% to X litres, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X litres in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wine imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X litres) constituted the largest wine supplier to Uganda, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wine imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X litres), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X litres), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wine and grape must to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wine import price amounted to $X per litre, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform