Uganda: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Uganda

After two years of growth, the Ugandan root and tuber market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated a mild 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. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Uganda

In value terms, root and tuber production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average root and tuber yield in Uganda reduced to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of roots and tubers production in Uganda rose sharply to X ha, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 root and tuber exports from Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), twofold. Qatar (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 totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X), Qatar ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Uganda worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, overseas purchases of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, root and tuber imports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) was the main supplier of root and tuber to Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kenya amounted to X%.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average 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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (X%).

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