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Uganda: Yautia (Cocoyam) Market 2024

Yautia (Cocoyam) Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan yautia (cocoyam) market increased by 786% to $X for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a dramatic decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Yautia (Cocoyam) Production in Uganda

In value terms, yautia (cocoyam) production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 8.8% against the previous year. Yautia (cocoyam) production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of yautia in Uganda totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the yautia (cocoyam) harvested area in Uganda stood at less than X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Yautia (Cocoyam) Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of yautia decreased by -6.6% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the (cocoyam) exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, yautia (cocoyam) exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 95%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for yautia (cocoyam) exports from Uganda, accounting for a 23% share of total exports. Moreover, yautia (cocoyam) exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Germany (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to +81.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+191.2% per year) and Germany (+16.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for yautia (cocoyam) exported from Uganda were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 39% of total exports. Ireland, the UK, Sweden and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +13,333.3%, 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

In 2022, the average yautia (cocoyam) export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -1.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 4.4%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 (+89.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the yautia (cocoyam) market in Uganda. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 135 - Yautia (Cocoyam)

Country coverage:

Uganda

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Uganda
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023