Key Market Indicators
Ugandan spice consumption is projected to decline slightly, reaching approximately 5,000 metric tons by 2028, down from the same volume in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 0.1%. Since 2019, the demand for spices in Uganda has remained stable. In the global ranking for 2023, Uganda held the 73rd position, with Bolivia surpassing it at 5,000 metric tons. The top consumers in this ranking were Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Thailand, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots respectively. On the production front, Uganda's spice output is expected to fall to around 5,000 metric tons by 2028, from 5,000 metric tons in 2023, marking an annual decline of 0.7%. Similar to the consumption trend, Ugandan spice production has been stable since 2019. In 2023, Uganda was ranked 51st in the world, with Lithuania leading at 5,000 metric tons. The leading producers in this category include China, Nigeria, and Indonesia, which held the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
