Uganda

Uganda’s consumer income is expected to double by 2040, yet remain among the smallest globally. Purchasing power will be concentrated in the hands of present-day Millennials, yet seniors will be the major spenders on luxury items. Expenditure on…

Uganda continues to face multiple challenges relating to living standards and the environment. Limited access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation, as well as inadequate food consumption, remain the key pressure points on the country’s…

Having declined during 2020, retail volume sales of snacks will return to growth during 2021, as restrictions on movement are relaxed and the economic shock of the pandemic begins to fade. Confectionery, particularly chocolate confectionery, and ice…

The briefing examines how Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports,…

Strong rates of natural increase will drive swift population expansion in Uganda in 2020-2040. High birth and fertility rates and low life expectancy mean that the country will remain one of the youngest globally, despite a slight rise in the median…

Authoritarian tendencies and pervasive corruption stunt Uganda’s private sector development. Thanks to its rich natural resources, the country is expected to recover strongly from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it remains exposed to…

Couples with children are forecast to remain the predominant household type over 2021-2040. Despite rapid urbanisation, Uganda is set to remain one of the least urbanised economies globally by 2040. Economic activity and household income levels have…

The measures implemented to slow the spread of the virus has directly affected the supply, demand and daily operations of the retail sector. Since the retail sector is highly labour-intensive, the disruptions have led to high unemployment rates in…

Uganda’s economy stagnated in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and poor agricultural output destroyed by a locust invasion and flooding. Bankruptcy and unemployment rates increased, which led to subdued consumption and significantly lower…

Uganda’s economy will decelerate slightly in 2020. Domestic demand should drive growth in 2020, supported by public investment under the second National Development Plan. Transport infrastructure and energy infrastructure will remain priorities, with…

The Mbarara in Uganda report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Kampala in Uganda report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

Starting a business or obtaining a construction permit remains a costly procedure in Uganda. Likewise, getting electricity supplied remains a major challenge, yet the country managed to make the process easier in 2020. Despite high labour force…

The global urban consumer landscape is increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. Which cities should you choose for your consumer business expansion? To answer this and other questions, we are introducing the Euromonitor International Cities…

Kampala is by far the largest and the fastest-growing city in Uganda with a projected population of six million in 2024. The city is also the largest contributor to Uganda’s economic growth, accounting for 29% of total GDP. However, urban consumer…

This report analyses the market for tobacco in Uganda. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

This report analyses the market for alcoholic drinks in Uganda. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

This report analyses the market for beauty and personal care in Uganda. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

This report analyses the market for tissue and hygiene in Uganda. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

Middle East and Africa ranks the lowest in terms of internet penetration. However, with the affordability of smartphones and increasing investment in ICT, the region is the fastest growing in terms of internet users. Gulf countries outstand with…