Uganda: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan unmanufactured tobacco market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed slight growth. Unmanufactured tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Uganda

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Uganda contracted modestly to X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average unmanufactured tobacco 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, approx. X ha of tobacco (unmanufactured) were harvested in Uganda; remaining constant against 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, exports of tobacco (unmanufactured) from Uganda fell to X tons, reducing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from Uganda, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kenya totaled 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 Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kenya amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, supplies from abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main supplier of unmanufactured tobacco 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to X%.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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