Avocado oil: Uganda’s new green gold

Once primarily a source of nutritious pulp, the avocado is emerging as Uganda’s next big export commodity. According to the National Agricultural Advisory Services (Naads), Hass Avocado has a high global demand and was valued at $12.8b in 2019 and is expected to rise to $17.9b by 2025.

The fruit’s oil, rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, is capturing global attention, positioning the country as a potential leader in the lucrative avocado oil market. While Uganda has long been an avocado-growing nation, the focus has traditionally been on fruit consumption. However, with…