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Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in Uganda

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Ugandan tea market experienced a severe contraction in 2019, with domestic volume falling to 43 336 tonnes, a drop of over 30% from the 62 234 tonnes recorded in 2018.

A consistent recovery began in 2020, with market volume growing each year to reach 71 595 tonnes by 2023, surpassing the pre-contraction level and marking a new high for the period after a notable 14% increase in 2023 alone.

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 tea in packings ≤3 kg in Uganda

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda ranked 13th globally in the production of tea in packings of 3 kg or less.

Top producers of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Uganda produced 75 692 tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, marking a 25.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 51.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 18.7%, while the highest increase was recorded in 2018, at 48.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.3%	(18.7%)	25.4%	14.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of tea in packings of 3 kg or less in Uganda was valued at 94.6 million US dollars, showing a robust 16.9% advance from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 49.3%, with a CAGR of 14.3%. The maximum value was reached in 2018 at 102.3 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, at 20.9%, while the highest increase was also in 2018, at 61.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	61.5%	(20.9%)	16.9%	14.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from Uganda

Exports in kind, t

Uganda's exports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 19 708 tonnes, representing a substantial 15.5% year-over-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 145.4%, with a CAGR of 34.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	50.4%	41.3%	15.5%	34.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda's exports in kind of tea in packings of 3 kg or less were almost entirely tied to Kenya, which accounted for 98.5% 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, K $ US

Shipments of tea in packings of 3 kg or less from Uganda increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export volume stood at 24 621 thousand US dollars, indicating a 7.6% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 142.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 34.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	63.7%	37.5%	7.6%	34.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Kenya dominated Uganda's export structure in value terms, with a share of 98.4% 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 tea in packings ≤3 kg to Uganda

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year gain, Uganda's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less declined. In 2020, imports totalled 43 tonnes, constituting a 37.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 6.7%, with a CAGR of 2.3%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 69 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 41.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	41.9%	5.0%	(37.3%)	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of tea in packings of 3 kg or less to Uganda were Kenya (66.6% of imports in kind), China (10.2%), and Egypt (9.9%), together comprising 86.7% of total imports in kind.

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

After a two-year uptick, Uganda's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less from abroad declined. In 2020, Uganda imported 241 thousand US dollars worth of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, representing a sharp 31.3% decline compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 27.2%, with a CAGR of 8.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 351 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 44.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.2%	28.4%	(31.3%)	8.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Kenya played a leading role in Uganda's imports in value terms of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, with a share of 76.1% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed across other partners.

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