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Pork market in Uganda

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Uganda's pork production saw steady growth from 121.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 131.2 thousand tons in 2020, reflecting a gradual expansion of the domestic market.

A sharp production jump to 205.5 thousand tons occurred in 2021, an increase of over 50% from the prior year. This surge was driven by industry consolidation and investment, notably the formation of Finest Farms to streamline the pork supply chain, which included training thousands of swine farmers and enforcing quality standards. High consumer demand, with Uganda being Africa's leading pork consumer, provided a strong market for this expanded output.

From 2022 to 2023, production stabilized around 206 thousand tons. Ongoing pig shortages due to disease outbreaks, particularly African Swine Fever, constrained further growth. Industry efforts to improve feed quality, management, and housing conditions helped maintain production levels during this period of supply challenges.

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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 pork in Uganda

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Uganda's pork production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 131.2 thousand tons of pork, marking a 1.9% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	6.3%	1.9%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Uganda

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Import levels varied dramatically, with a 29-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Uganda exported just 0.2 tons of pork, representing a sharp decline of 95.0% from the year before. The most notable increase occurred in 2019, when exports jumped by 15.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.3%)	15.8%	(95.0%)	(67.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo were the primary export destinations for pork, together accounting for 100.0% of Uganda's total exports in volume.

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 experienced considerable volatility over these years. Export values reached their highest point in 2017 and their lowest in 2020, with a 77-fold difference between the two. In 2020, Uganda's pork exports were valued at 0.5 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial decrease of 97.6% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, when export values surged by 243.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(84.6%)	243.3%	(97.6%)	(76.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan were the top two destinations for Uganda's pork exports in value terms, together making up 100.0% of the total.

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 pork to Uganda

Imports in kind, t

Uganda's imports of foreign pork declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 21.5 tons, representing a significant decrease of 14.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 83.3%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 44.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(75.4%)	(20.3%)	(14.9%)	(44.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Kenya and Denmark were the main sources of pork imports by volume, jointly accounting for 83.5% of total imports, with other partners contributing the remainder.

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 shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. The period featured a peak in 2017 and a trough in 2019, with a 4.5-fold swing between them. In 2020, Uganda imported pork worth 136.1 thousand US dollars, indicating a modest increase of 8.4% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 125.6 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 76.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(76.9%)	(4.3%)	8.4%	(37.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya was the dominant partner for Uganda's pork imports in value terms, holding an 84.9% share of total imports, while other markets made up the balance.

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