Price for Mollusc Preparations; Oysters, Prepared or Preserved in Uganda - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Mollusc Preparations; Oysters, Prepared or Preserved in Uganda (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Oysters, Prepared or Preserved in Uganda

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Oysters, Prepared or Preserved in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for mollusc preparations; oysters, prepared or preserveds amounted to $6,457 per ton, declining by -22.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $12,791 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 South Africa ($13,923 per ton), while the price for China ($3,600 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+0.2%).

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Oysters, Prepared or Preserved in Uganda

In 2022, purchases abroad of mollusc preparations; oysters, prepared or preserveds was finally on the rise to reach 94 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports posted a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; oysters, prepared or preserveds surged to $607 in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction.

Top Suppliers of Mollusc Preparations; Oysters, Prepared or Preserved to Uganda in 2022:

1. Namibia (46.0 kg)
2. China (35.0 kg)
3. South Africa (13.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform