Uganda: Sugar Crop Market 2024

Sugar Crop Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan sugar crop market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market 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 in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Crop Production in Uganda

In value terms, sugar crop production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a modest increase 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 increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sugar crops in Uganda skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average sugar crop yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of sugar crops were harvested in Uganda; declining by X% compared with the previous year. The harvested area 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 in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, approx. X tons of sugar crops were exported from Uganda; falling by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, sugar crop exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for sugar crop exports from Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar crop exports to South Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. The Czech Republic (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 South Sudan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for sugar crop exported from Uganda were South Sudan ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 sugar crop export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Kenya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, approx. X kg of sugar crops were imported into Uganda; declining by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sugar crop imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X kg) was the main supplier of sugar crop to Uganda, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa amounted to X%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar crops to Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar crop import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

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