Uganda: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan pulses market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Uganda

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in Uganda declined slightly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, pulses yield increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the pulses harvested area in Uganda shrank modestly to X ha, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, overseas shipments of pulses decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Uganda, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), more than tenfold. Kenya (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulses exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Sudan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and South Sudan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of pulses, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Rwanda (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kenya (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tanzania amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, pulses import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Rwanda ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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