Uganda

Uganda is a country in which the consumption of alcoholic drinks is frequent, heavy and widespread, to the extent that problem drinking has become a source of major social concern. Prior to the pandemic, economic development, rising income levels and…

In 2023, a significant shift in consumer behaviour towards purchasing small-sized beauty and personal care products has emerged. This trend is driven by escalating product prices outpacing consumer incomes. Marketing channels have evolved, with a…

Uganda’s economic environment remains not free, due to corruption, which hampers business operations, and poor government management of infrastructure projects, hindering progress, despite foreign investment aimed at improving the country’s…

Uganda’s economy saw real GDP growth of 5% in 2023 and this provided a boost to sales of some consumer health products. Self-medication is driving growth in consumer health in Uganda as consumers are finding it easier and cheaper to purchase…

Demand for cooking ingredients and meals has remained centred around edible oils and sauces, dips and condiments in 2023. While the pandemic has come to an end, high inflation is putting pressure on incomes thus limiting stronger growth, with…

While the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have largely receded in 2023 in line with restrictions having eased in 2022, the dairy industry is now facing new challenges. Drought and inflation have emerged as significant challenges,…

The report examines the economic landscape of Uganda and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments, and government finance. The economy in Uganda expanded in real terms in 2022, driven by increasing public and…

In 2023, the home care market in Uganda continued to see demand supported by heightened levels of hygiene awareness resulting from the COVID-19 crisis and the subsequent outbreak of Ebola. In addition, population growth, retailing development and…

As Uganda is a major exporter of tea and coffee, these are by far the most popular types of hot drinks in the country, especially tea. Demand for other hot drinks remains low and confined to the affluent urban middle class. The presence of unpackaged…

The number of households is set to increase rapidly in Uganda over 2021-2040, with couples with children remaining the leading household type. Household earnings will reach pre-pandemic levels by 2022, and the fastest household expenditure growth…