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Molasses market in Uganda

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Ugandan molasses market expanded steadily from 225 тыс. т in 2018 to 364 тыс. т in 2022. This growth was initially propelled by a sharp rise in exports to regional markets such as Kenya, which created new opportunities and attracted players to increase domestic production. Broader global trends, including rising industrial applications and technological improvements in processing, further supported output and consumption through 2021.

Imports, including shipments from India, surged in 2022, adding to market volume. However, the market contracted by 20% to 293 тыс. т in 2023. A steep drop in export volumes and reported supply-side constraints limited availability, while trade flows with key regional partners adjusted.

The reversal in 2023 highlighted the market's sensitivity to supply disruptions and shifts in regional trade, contrasting with the earlier expansion driven by export channels and global sector trends.

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, 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 molasses in Uganda

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of molasses, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of molasses, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Uganda's molasses production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 222.0 K t of molasses, representing a slight rise of 0.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	10.0%	0.9%	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports molasses from Uganda

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 136 t and peaked in 2020 at 5 557 t, representing a 41-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Uganda exported 5 557 t of molasses, marking a modest advance of 2.7% relative to the prior year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 65.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, surging by 3 877.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(65.5%)	3 877.2%	2.7%	141.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya was the key partner for Uganda's molasses exports in kind, accounting for 100.0% 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 market exhibited volatile behavior during these years. Exports dropped to a minimum in 2018 at 17 K $ US and climbed to their maximum in 2019 at 1 190 K $ US, a 69-fold shift. In 2020, Uganda's molasses exports totaled 742 K $ US, marking a dramatic contraction of 37.6% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, falling by 79.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 6 820.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.8%)	6 820.6%	(37.6%)	105.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, 99.9% of Uganda's molasses exports in value terms were directed to Kenya, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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 molasses to Uganda

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Uganda's molasses imports increased in 2020. The country imported 35 116 t of molasses in 2020, corresponding to a steep rise of 62.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 17.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 21 550 t, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 16.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.2%)	(14.0%)	62.9%	5.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, two countries—Tanzania and Kenya—concentrated most of Uganda's molasses imports in kind, while other markets were less significant individually.

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

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Imports bottomed in 2019 at 1 099 K $ US and peaked in 2020 at 3 952 K $ US, differing by 3.6-fold. In 2020, molasses deliveries to Uganda amounted to 3 952 K $ US, showing an increase of 259.6% compared with 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, falling by 43.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(43.1%)	(27.6%)	259.6%	14.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania and Kenya continued to lead the list of markets for Uganda's molasses imports in value terms, together accounting for 81.6% of total flows, while other partners played a supplementary role.

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