Uganda - Sweet Potato - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Sweet Potato Price in Uganda (FOB) - 2022
- Sweet Potato Price in Uganda (CIF) - 2022
- Sweet Potato Exports in Uganda
- Sweet Potato Imports in Uganda
Sweet Potato Price in Uganda (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average sweet potato export price amounted to $1,934 per ton, which is down by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 76%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,981 per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($6,730 per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($193 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 Switzerland (+25.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Sweet Potato Price in Uganda (CIF) - 2022
The average sweet potato import price stood at $431 per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 43%. The import price peaked at $1,354 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($550 per ton), while the price for China ($343 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Sweet Potato Exports in Uganda
In 2022, sweet potato exports from Uganda dropped to 2.5K tons, declining by -6.5% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.7K tons, and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, sweet potato exports reduced to $4.8M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $5.3M, and then fell in the following year.
| Export of Sweet Potato in Uganda (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Qatar | 386 | 647 | 1,120 | 977 | 36.3% |
| United Kingdom | 861 | 1,141 | 71.3 | 757 | -4.2% |
| Belgium | 329 | 323 | 630 | 398 | 6.6% |
| Germany | 87.6 | 89.9 | 237 | 231 | 38.2% |
| Netherlands | 141 | 97.4 | 335 | 218 | 15.6% |
| Canada | 158 | 188 | 1.5 | 213 | 10.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | 124 | 228 | 302 | 213 | 19.8% |
| Switzerland | 137 | 109 | 208 | 152 | 3.5% |
| Kenya | 6.8 | 167 | 38.8 | 79.0 | 126.5% |
| Others | 1,967 | 1,363 | 2,328 | 1,574 | -7.2% |
| Total | 4,198 | 4,352 | 5,272 | 4,812 | 4.7% |
Top Export Markets for Sweet Potato from Uganda in 2022:
- Qatar (867.2 tons)
- United Kingdom (352.9 tons)
- Kenya (227.0 tons)
- Belgium (168.5 tons)
- United Arab Emirates (88.4 tons)
- Netherlands (79.7 tons)
- Germany (70.2 tons)
- Canada (49.7 tons)
- Switzerland (22.6 tons)
Sweet Potato Imports in Uganda
In 2022, overseas purchases of sweet potatoes were finally on the rise to reach 791 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep reduction.
In value terms, sweet potato imports surged to $341 in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant contraction.
| Import of Sweet Potato in Uganda (USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Kenya | 504 | 276 | 86.0 | 197 | -26.9% |
| South Africa | 313 | 171 | 53.0 | 121 | -27.2% |
| China | 59.0 | 87.0 | 6.0 | 23.0 | -26.9% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Total | 876 | 534 | 145 | 341 | -27.0% |
Top Suppliers of Sweet Potato to Uganda in 2022:
- Kenya (504.0 kg)
- South Africa (220.0 kg)
- China (67.0 kg)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sweet potato market in Uganda. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 122 - Sweet potatoes
Country coverage:
- Uganda
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Uganda
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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