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Sugar cane market in Uganda

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Ugandan sugar cane market started the period with stable volumes around 5.5 million tons in 2018 and 2019. During this time, construction began on the large-scale Atiak Sugar Factory in northern Uganda, which promised to enhance future processing capacity. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and dampened demand, leading to a market contraction to 5.3 million tons.

A pronounced rebound occurred in 2021, with the market volume surging to 5.9 million tons. Growth continued over the following two years, reaching 6.2 million tons by 2023. This expansion was supported by the ongoing operation of the Atiak Sugar Factory as a key production facility and was accompanied by reported improvements in sugarcane yield during 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 sugar cane in Uganda

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda ranked as the 29th largest producer of sugar cane globally.

Top producers of sugar cane, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sugar cane, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sugar cane production in Uganda declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, output stood at 5 503 K t, which was the highest level recorded during this period. However, by 2020, production had dropped to 5 360 K t, marking a 2.5% decrease from the previous year. The most significant annual increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 3.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	(0.1%)	(2.5%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sugar cane from Uganda

Exports in kind, t

Sugar cane exports from Uganda grew for the second consecutive year. In 2019, shipments were relatively low, but they surged dramatically in 2020 to reach 46 177 t. This represents a massive increase of 556.4% compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2020, exports expanded by an astonishing 1 183 929.7%, which translates to a compound annual growth rate of 2 179.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	180 282.1%	556.4%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Kenya was overwhelmingly the main destination for Uganda's sugar cane exports, consistently making up 99.7% of the total volume shipped abroad.

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 value of sugar cane exports from Uganda rose for the second year in a row. In 2019, export earnings were modest, but in 2020 they jumped to 2 259 K US dollars, reflecting a substantial increase of 129.8% over the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, the total value of exports skyrocketed by 262 985.1%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 1 280.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	114 369.4%	129.8%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda's sugar cane export revenue was almost entirely dependent on Kenya, which accounted for 97.2% of the total value.

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 sugar cane to Uganda

Imports in kind, t

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Uganda's sugar cane imports in volume terms came from a very limited number of sources. In fact, France was the sole supplier, responsible for 100.0% of all 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