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Dried shelled cow peas market in Uganda

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled cow peas in Uganda remained steady at approximately 12 300 tons in 2018 and 2019. A sharp increase occurred in 2020, pushing the volume to 16 198 tons.

Following the 2020 peak, the market contracted significantly to 10 605 tons in 2021. It then entered a phase of gradual recovery, rising to 11 150 tons in 2022 and reaching 11 438 tons by 2023.

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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 dried shelled cow peas in Uganda

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda ranked 23rd globally in dried shelled cow peas production volume.

Top producers of dried shelled cow peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried shelled cow peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of decline, Uganda's dried shelled cow peas production increased in 2020. The country produced 12 760 tonnes that year, marking a 3.2% gain over 2019. Production had reached its lowest point in 2019 at 12 367 tonnes, following the largest decline of 2.1% in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	(0.6%)	3.2%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled cow peas from Uganda

Exports in kind, t

The market showed volatility during the observed period. Exports varied significantly, with a 5.4-fold difference between the minimum in 2017 and the peak in 2020. In 2020, Uganda exported 2 313 tonnes of dried shelled cow peas, reflecting a sharp year-over-year increase of 301.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 55.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	201.0%	(55.5%)	301.4%	75.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Uganda's dried shelled cow peas exports in kind were almost entirely directed to South Sudan, which accounted for 97.0% of total 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports in value terms reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 7.4-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Uganda's dried shelled cow peas exports amounted to 1 586 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp uptick of 304.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 69.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 503.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	503.5%	(69.8%)	304.2%	94.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda's dried shelled cow peas exports in value terms were almost completely tied to South Sudan, whose share reached 97.7% of total 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 dried shelled cow peas to Uganda

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports in kind fell to their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with an 11.1-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Uganda imported 5 751 tonnes of dried shelled cow peas, showing an abrupt improvement of 1,012.0% over the past year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 517 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 58.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.2%	(58.6%)	1 012.0%	78.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Kenya remained the overwhelmingly dominant supplier of dried shelled cow peas to Uganda, accounting for 92.3% 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 data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports in value terms showed a peak-to-trough amplitude of 8.1 times from 2019 to 2020. In 2020, cross-border shipments of dried shelled cow peas to Uganda totalled 809 thousand US dollars, amounting to a sharp uptick of 705.3% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 100 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 55.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.1%	(55.7%)	705.3%	59.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, dried shelled cow peas imports to Uganda were largely oriented towards Kenya, whose share in total imports in value terms reached 91.6%.

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