Uganda: Soft Drink Market 2024

Soft Drink Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan soft drink market totaled $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption 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, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. Soft drink consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Soft Drink Production in Uganda

In value terms, soft drink production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Soft drink production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Soft Drink Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, exports of soft drinks from Uganda rose significantly to X litres, surging by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X litres in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, soft drink exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X litres) was the main destination for soft drink exports from Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, soft drink exports to South Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X litres), eightfold. Kenya (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 South Sudan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

In value terms, South Sudan ($X) remains the key foreign market for soft drinks exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average soft drink export price amounted to $X per litre, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per litre in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Kenya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soft Drink Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, imports of soft drinks into Uganda dropped sharply to X litres, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X litres in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, soft drink imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X litres) constituted the largest soft drink supplier to Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, soft drink imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X litres), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tanzania (X litres), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soft drinks to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average soft drink import price amounted to $X per litre, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per litre. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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