• Does Uganda have a market for edible oils?
  • Uganda has a large domestic market with demand for edible oils expanding rapidly (Uganda¡¯s imports of edible oils increased more than five-fold to over $ 30 million in 2017). Member of EAC, which had recorded ever imports of edible oils in 2017, with 50% growth reaching nearly $1 billion.
  • How much money does Uganda invest in edible oil?
  • Uganda invests $64.3 million to rehabilitate 2,500 km of roads for edible oilseed projects in 81 areas. Edible oil exports in Uganda dropped from $281.1 million to $90.5 million in July 2023, prompting revitalization efforts. Challenges in seed quality, yields, and local demand hinder Uganda’s edible oil industry despite trade agreements.
  • How much vegetable oil does Uganda produce a year?
  • According to official figures, Uganda produces 80,000 metric tons of vegetable oil per year, while 410,000 metric tons are needed to fulfill domestic consumption.
  • Why is Uganda struggling to produce vegetable oil?
  • Uganda has struggled to produce this highly desired product due to a rise in demand worldwide last year that was compounded by a crisis in Ukraine, one of the top suppliers of vegetable oil in the world. This dispute caused supply chains to be interrupted and drove up prices in the local market.
  • Which country imports the most edible oils in the world?
  • Member of EAC, which had recorded ever imports of edible oils in 2017, with 50% growth reaching nearly $1 billion. Uganda has a strong track in the production of agricultural products and is the most open trading country in the region.
  • Why is Uganda interested in palm oil?
  • The Government of Uganda¡¯s interest in the development of palm oil partly originates from the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), and the government¡¯s Vision 2040, National Development Plans, the National Agriculture Policy (NAP), and the Agriculture Sector Strategic Plan (ASSP).