Key Market Indicators
Ugandan millet consumption is forecast to drop by 1.5% annually over the next five years, reaching 132,000 metric tons by 2026. This is down from 144,000 metric tons in 2021, representing a 5.4% decrease since 2017. In 2021, Uganda ranked 12th in terms of millet consumption, with Pakistan overtaking it with 144,000 metric tons. Niger, Nigeria, and Mali occupied positions 2, 3, and 4 respectively. Meanwhile, Ugandan millet production is projected to average a 3.9% annual decline, reaching 169,820 metric tons by 2026. This is down from 214,660 metric tons in 2021, representing a 2.1% increase since 1966. In 2021, Uganda occupied the 15th spot in terms of millet production, with Nepal leading the way at 214,660 metric tons. Nigeria, China, and Mali were 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively.
