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Cereal germ market in Uganda

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Uganda's cereal germ market volume fluctuated between 125.6 and 164.0 thousand tons from 2018 to 2023, heavily influenced by export dynamics. The country's role as a leading African producer supported regional trade, but in 2019 a 52% surge in cereal export prices redirected supply abroad, reducing domestic availability. Global demand for cereal germ further incentivized exports in 2021, when Uganda accounted for 0.377% of world exports, contributing to another contraction in home market volume.

Market volume rebounded to 157.8 thousand tons in 2022 before easing to 138.5 thousand tons in 2023. During this period, the sector saw significant investment as Export Trading Group secured a $394 million loan to expand grain value chains. Concurrently, cross-border infrastructure upgrades, including the Lwakhakha One Stop Border Post, improved market access, facilitating higher export shipments which reached 107.3 thousand tons in 2023 and tempered domestic supply.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 cereal germ in Uganda

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda ranked 21st globally in cereal germ production.

Top producers of cereal germ, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cereal germ, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Uganda produced 176.0 K t of cereal germ, representing a 21.2% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 27.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.3%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production fell by 11.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.4%	(11.4%)	21.2%	8.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cereal germ from Uganda

Exports in kind, t

Uganda's cereal germ exports reached 29 304 t in 2020, a sharp increase of 139.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 220 782.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1 202.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	139.0%	1 202.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya dominated Uganda's export structure in kind, accounting for 99.9% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

In 2020, Uganda's cereal germ exports amounted to 6 854 K $ US, marking an abrupt increase of 122.8% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 60 094.5%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 744.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	122.8%	744.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Uganda's export partner base in value terms was extremely narrow, with Kenya alone responsible for 100.0% of total export flows.

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 cereal germ to Uganda

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2019, with a 720-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Uganda's cereal germ imports reached 1 t, a sharp uptick of 1 564.4% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 t, and the largest decline occurred that same year, with a drop of 99.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(43.1%)	(99.8%)	1 564.4%	(71.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (63.6% of imports in kind), the United Arab Emirates (13.2% of imports in kind), and Kenya (12.8% of imports in kind) were the principal suppliers of cereal germ to Uganda, jointly accounting for 89.6% 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, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Import levels fluctuated 230-fold between the high in 2017 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Uganda's cereal germ imports amounted to 1 K $ US, marking a steep uptick of 544.3% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.1 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred that year, with a drop of 99.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.1%)	(99.5%)	544.3%	(69.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Kingdom clearly dominated Uganda's cereal germ imports in value terms, taking 78.7% of total flows, while other countries each held significantly smaller shares.

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