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Pastry market in Uganda

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Uganda's pastry market volume grew to 17 237 t in 2019, a rise supported by active quality assurance and market surveillance that strengthened food product standards and bolstered consumer confidence.

The market then contracted sharply to 15 185 t in 2020 as COVID-19 lockdowns disrupted harvests and caused labor shortages, severely affecting raw material supply for pastries, while an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease simultaneously reduced the availability of dairy-based ingredients.

After a partial recovery to 16 242 t in 2021, market volume dipped again to 14 218 t in 2022 before surging to its highest point of 19 342 t in 2023, illustrating significant volatility over the period.

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 pastry in Uganda

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pastry, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pastry, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Uganda's pastry production reached 17 059 tonnes in 2019, marking the highest level during this period. However, output declined to 15 065 tonnes in 2020, representing an 11.7% year-over-year decrease. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production fell by 11.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.2%)	6.9%	(11.7%)	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pastry from Uganda

Exports in kind, t

Uganda's pastry exports showed significant volatility between 2017 and 2019, with the highest and lowest values differing by 14.2 times. The lowest point occurred in 2019 at 22.2 tonnes, followed by a substantial recovery to 40.9 tonnes in 2020 - an 84.2% year-over-year increase. The sharpest decline was recorded in 2018 at 92.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(92.6%)	(4.2%)	84.2%	(49.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Rwanda dominated Uganda's pastry exports in volume terms, accounting for 70.6% of total shipments. The remaining exports were distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

Export values demonstrated considerable volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest point was recorded in 2018 at $12.1 thousand, while the highest value occurred in 2017 - representing a 10.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports rebounded to $28.2 thousand, showing a strong 83.4% increase compared to 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 at 90.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(90.5%)	26.8%	83.4%	(39.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Rwanda and Kenya together accounted for 90.5% of Uganda's pastry export value, with the remainder distributed among other countries.

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 pastry to Uganda

Imports in kind, t

Uganda's pastry imports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 160.4 tonnes - a 20.0% decrease from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 223.9 tonnes, which represented a 64.2% increase from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 17.6%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 5.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	64.2%	(10.5%)	(20.0%)	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, India (22.4%), the United Arab Emirates (19.6%), and South Africa (13.5%) were the main sources of Uganda's pastry imports by volume, together accounting for 55.5% of total imports.

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

Import values showed irregular patterns, indicating market volatility. The lowest point was recorded in 2017, while imports peaked in 2018 at $379.0 thousand - representing a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports declined to $326.3 thousand, a moderate 7.7% decrease from 2019. The most significant increase occurred in 2018 at 103.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	103.5%	(6.8%)	(7.7%)	20.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda's pastry imports by value were distributed across multiple markets. India (18.4%), Egypt (16.5%), and South Africa (14.9%) were the largest sources, though together they accounted for only 49.8% of total import value.

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