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Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Uganda

$Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Uganda$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Uganda's production of sunflower, safflower, and cottonseed oil increased from 94.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 103.9 thousand tons in 2023, while the domestic market volume grew from 87.2 thousand tons to 95.1 thousand tons over the same period. In value terms, the market peaked at $181.6 million in 2022 before moderating to $154.2 million in 2023, reflecting price volatility alongside the physical expansion.

A major driver was the strengthening export market. In 2020, a 97% spike in export prices for Ugandan sunflower seed made overseas sales more profitable, encouraging production. This was evidenced by active trade, including exports of unmodified oil to Burundi valued at $32.06 thousand that year.

The upward price trend persisted, with export prices surging another 52% in 2024. The market was also shaped by global forces, including the dominance of Russia and Ukraine in sunflower production, which influenced trade flows and pricing. Uganda established itself as a premium exporter, achieving some of Africa's highest prices at $1,968 per ton in 2024.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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 sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions in Uganda

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Uganda ranked as the 24th largest global producer of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions.

Top producers of sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Uganda produced 94 600 tonnes of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions, marking a slight increase of 0.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 4.8%, averaging an annualized rate of 1.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 94 900 tonnes, which saw the largest annual increase of 5.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline, with production dropping by 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.1%	(0.9%)	0.6%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Uganda's production of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 128.3 million US dollars, representing a modest decrease of 5.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 5.2%, with an annualized decline rate of 1.8%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 140.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Uganda in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	(3.2%)	(5.5%)	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions from Uganda

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year upward trend, Uganda's exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions declined in 2020. Exports totaled 5 774 tonnes, down by 39.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 12.7%, averaging an annualized growth rate of 4.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 598 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 65.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	65.2%	13.4%	(39.8%)	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Rwanda, and Kenya were the top destinations for Uganda's exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in volume terms. Switzerland accounted for 57.8% of exports, Rwanda for 16.6%, and Kenya for 16.4%, collectively representing 90.8% of total export 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

After two years of growth, Uganda's export value of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions fell in 2020. Exports amounted to 7 830 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp reduction of 43.5% compared to the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 13 867 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 63.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	63.0%	10.8%	(43.5%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Switzerland, Rwanda, and Kenya formed the primary markets for Uganda's exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in value terms. Switzerland held a 61.0% share, Rwanda 17.1%, and Kenya 14.4%, together accounting for 92.5% of total export 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 sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions to Uganda

Imports in kind, t

Uganda's imports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 241 tonnes, down by 39.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 48.1%, with an annualized decline rate of 19.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 727 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 56.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline, with imports falling by 45.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	56.6%	(45.0%)	(39.8%)	(19.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt, Malaysia, and Kenya were the main sources for Uganda's imports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in volume terms. Egypt accounted for 65.0% of imports, Malaysia for 11.4%, and Kenya for 6.2%, jointly making up 82.7% of total import 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, K $ US

Uganda's imports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from abroad declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 1 000 thousand US dollars, which is 47.4% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 42%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 774 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 49.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	49.7%	(26.4%)	(47.4%)	(16.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Egypt, Kenya, and Canada led as the top suppliers of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions to Uganda in value terms. Egypt accounted for 66.4% of imports, Kenya for 9.3%, and Canada for 7.6%, with their combined share reaching 83.3% 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