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Castor oil and fractions market in Uganda

$Castor oil and fractions market in Uganda$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The castor oil sector in Uganda gained strategic attention in 2018 with plans to re-introduce it as an export-oriented industry, involving large-scale cultivation on thousands of hectares. This focus helped maintain stable domestic production around 381 metric tons annually from 2018 to 2023. Market volume stayed within a narrow band of 383 to 390 metric tons over the same period, showing remarkable consistency.

Minor fluctuations in market size were primarily driven by changes in import volumes. Imports fell sharply in 2019 and 2020, then recovered to 4.5 metric tons in 2021, contributing to that year's peak market volume of 389.7 metric tons. Production remained largely unchanged, indicating that supply-side factors were steady.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Uganda
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Uganda in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Uganda in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production castor oil and fractions in Uganda

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Uganda ranked as the 16th largest producer of castor oil and fractions from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of castor oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of castor oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year increase, Uganda's production of castor oil and fractions experienced a decline. In 2020, production stood at 381.4 tonnes, showing minimal change from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 381.6 tonnes, while the largest growth occurred in 2018 with a 0.1% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Uganda in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	0.1%	(0.1%)	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports castor oil and fractions from Uganda

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda's exports of castor oil and fractions were entirely dependent on Australia, which accounted for 100.0% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, the export market structure was highly concentrated, with Australia alone responsible for 100.0% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Uganda in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports castor oil and fractions to Uganda

Imports in kind, kg

Market performance showed significant fluctuations over this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 13.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Uganda imported 1 844 kg of castor oil and fractions, a 24.1% decrease from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 489 kg, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 45.8% drop. The most substantial increase was in 2018, rising by 1 244.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 244.0%	(45.8%)	(24.1%)	76.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary suppliers of castor oil and fractions to Uganda were India (32.9% of import volume), Belgium (16.5%), and Egypt (15.4%), together accounting for 64.8% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Imports varied 27-fold between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2018. In 2020, Uganda's imports of castor oil and fractions totaled 6 310 US dollars, a sharp decline of 28.7% compared to 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 19 806 US dollars, while the largest decrease occurred in 2019 with a 55.3% fall. The most significant increase was in 2018, surging by 2 563.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 563.5%	(55.3%)	(28.7%)	104.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017–2020 period, Belgium (35.3% of import value), India (30.8%), and China (15.8%) were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of castor oil and fractions imports to Uganda by value, collectively representing 82.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Uganda in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io