Uganda has a large domestic market with demand for edible oils expanding rapidly (Uganda’s imports of edible oils increased more than five-fold to over $ 30 million in 2017). Member of EAC, which had recorded ever imports of edible oils in 2017, with 50% growth reaching nearly $1 billion.
Which country imports the most edible oils in the world?
Member of EAC, which had recorded ever imports of edible oils in 2017, with 50% growth reaching nearly $1 billion. Uganda has a strong track in the production of agricultural products and is the most open trading country in the region.
What environmental issues are facing Uganda’s energy sector?
Challenging environmental issues in Uganda’s energy sector include deforestation, land degradation and indoor air pollution related to the use of biomass in residential cooking; the vulnerability of the country’s large hydropower-generating capacity to climate change; and the future impact of oil and gas operations on land, water and air resources.
How much natural gas does Uganda produce?
There are also plans for an oil refinery to serve the domestic and East African markets. There is no production nor consumption of natural gas in Uganda, though estimated gas resources include 7.1 billion cubic metres (bcm) of associated gas and 9.5 bcm of non-associated gas.