Banana and Plantain Market in Uganda
Market Overview
The Ugandan banana and plantain market fell rapidly to $
in , dropping by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption posted a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.
In value terms, banana and plantain production fell dramatically to $ in estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of % year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $, and then fell rapidly in the following year.
In, the average banana and plantain yield in Uganda fell to tonnes per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of % against the previous year. The banana and plantain yield peaked at tonnes per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to , the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
In, the banana and plantain harvested area in Uganda reduced to ha, which is down by -% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of % against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of ha, and then reduced in the following year.
in , dropping by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption posted a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.In value terms, banana and plantain production fell dramatically to $
in estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of % year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $, and then fell rapidly in the following year.In
, the average banana and plantain yield in Uganda fell to tonnes per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of % against the previous year. The banana and plantain yield peaked at tonnes per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to , the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.In
, the banana and plantain harvested area in Uganda reduced to ha, which is down by -% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of % against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of ha, and then reduced in the following year.Consumption
In , the amount of bananas and plantains consumed in Uganda declined to tonnes, shrinking by -% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the consumption volume increased by % year-to-year. Banana and plantain consumption peaked at tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption failed to regain the momentum.
The value of the banana and plantain market in Uganda contracted notably to $ in , shrinking by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of % year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $, and then contracted markedly in the following year.
, the amount of bananas and plantains consumed in Uganda declined to tonnes, shrinking by -% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the consumption volume increased by % year-to-year. Banana and plantain consumption peaked at tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption failed to regain the momentum.The value of the banana and plantain market in Uganda contracted notably to $
in , shrinking by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of % year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $, and then contracted markedly in the following year.Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for banana and plantain in Uganda, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tonnes by the end of .Market Structure
Over the period under review, imports of banana and plantain in Uganda were negligibly small compared to the production volumes. Therefore, the share of imports in the total market was practically nonexistent, both in volume and in value terms. This situation has remained constant over the period under review, which means that domestic producers entirely meet the domestic demand for banana and plantain.
Trade Balance
This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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