Alcohol imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported alcohol worth $6.2 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Uganda imports alcohol from
The largest suppliers were India (24%), China (20%), Indonesia (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 24% |
| China | $1.2M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $666K | 11% |
| South Africa | $642K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $438K | 7.1% |
| United States | $254K | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $243K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $242K | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $176K | 2.8% |
| Oman | $151K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 2905
| 2905.11 | Methanol | 21% |
| 2905.45 | Glycerol (HS 2905.45) | 21% |
| 2905.12 | Propanol | 16% |
| 2905.32 | Propylene glycol | 15% |
| 2905.44 | Pure sorbitol | 10% |
| 2905.31 | Ethylene glycol | 7.5% |
| 2905.43 | Mannitol | 4.5% |
| 2905.13 | Butanol | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 66% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda alcohol imports (HS 2905): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alcohol imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported alcohol worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply alcohol to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (20%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alcohol to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 366%. The peak was 2022 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2905.11 (21% of the value) and 2905.45 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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