Key Market Indicators
Onion consumption in Uganda is set to increase to around 372,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 350,000 metric tons in 2021. This is an average growth of 1% annually. Since 2017, demand has grown by 0.9% each year. In 2021, Uganda was ranked 36th in the world, with Italy ahead at 350,000 metric tons. India, the United States and Egypt were the top three countries in this ranking. Onion production in Uganda is expected to reach 386,300 metric tons by 2026, up from 368,000 metric tons in 2021. This is an average growth of 0.8% per year. Since 2017, supply has increased by 0.7% annually. In 2021, Uganda was ranked 36th in the world, with Chile ahead at 368,000 metric tons. India, the United States and Egypt were occupying the top three spots in this ranking.
