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Non coniferous wood fuel market in Uganda

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Uganda's non-coniferous wood fuel market volume grew steadily from 43.7 million m³ in 2018 to 46.0 million m³ in 2023. This expansion occurred against a backdrop of consistently high dependence on biomass for cooking, which covered 85% of household energy needs in the 2018/19 fiscal year.

Regulatory and external shocks provided direct drivers for increased consumption. The implementation of the Biofuels Act in 2020 established a supportive legal framework for the biofuels sector. Subsequently, the Russia-Ukraine war from February 2022 sharply raised international fuel prices and local inflation, making wood fuel a more affordable alternative for many Ugandans. The launch of the national Energy Transition Plan in 2023 further reinforced the focus on renewable energy sources, sustaining demand for biomass.

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 m³
  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 m³
  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 m³
  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, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    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/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    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/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    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/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    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/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  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 non coniferous wood fuel in Uganda

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda was one of the world's top producers of non-coniferous wood fuel, ranking 8th globally by production volume.

Top producers of non coniferous wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non coniferous wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Uganda's production of non-coniferous wood fuel grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 44,631 thousand cubic meters, representing a modest increase of 1.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 3.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Uganda in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non coniferous wood fuel from Uganda

Exports in kind, m³

In 2020, Uganda's exports of non-coniferous wood fuel totaled 21.39 cubic meters, a sharp decline of 70.3% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(70.3%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, India and the Democratic Republic of the Congo dominated Uganda's non-coniferous wood fuel exports in volume terms, together 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, $ US

In 2020, the value of non-coniferous wood fuel exports from Uganda reached $39,208, a substantial increase of 870.7% compared to 2019.

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	870.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India and the Democratic Republic of the Congo were the primary markets for Uganda's non-coniferous wood fuel exports in value terms, with shares of 52.2% and 47.8%, respectively, together making up 100.0% 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 non coniferous wood fuel to Uganda

Imports in kind, m³

In 2020, Uganda's imports of non-coniferous wood fuel amounted to 0.01 cubic meters, showing little change from 2019. Over the 2018-2020 period, imports fell by 99.2%, with an average annual decline of 80.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2017-2020, m³

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

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Kenya was the dominant source for Uganda's non-coniferous wood fuel imports in volume terms, holding a 90.3% share of total flows.

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

In 2020, the value of non-coniferous wood fuel imports into Uganda was $36, remaining largely unchanged from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, imports decreased by 62.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 27.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to 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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and the United States were the leading suppliers of non-coniferous wood fuel to Uganda in value terms, together accounting for 80.9% of total imports, while other destinations each held relatively small 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