Animal waste and byproducts exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported animal waste and byproducts worth $3.9 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 156% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 189% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $230K | 419 t |
| 2021 | $13K | 4 t |
| 2020 | $344K | 206 t |
| 2019 | $21K | 11 t |
| 2018 | $469K | 546 t |
| 2017 | $2K | 3 t |
Where Uganda exports animal waste and byproducts to
One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $3.6M | 92% |
| Togo | $246K | 6.3% |
| Ghana | $31K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $29K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0511
| 0511.99 | Animal byproducts (other) | 100% |
| 0511.10 | Cattle semen | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0511.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
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 animal waste and byproducts exports (HS 0511): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption.
Common questions
What is the value of animal waste and byproducts exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported animal waste and byproducts worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 156% on 2023.
Which countries buy animal waste and byproducts from Uganda?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Togo (6%) and Ghana (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average export price of animal waste and byproducts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of animal waste and byproducts from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $812 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for animal waste and byproducts?
The HS code for animal waste and byproducts is heading 0511. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0511.99 (100% of the value) and 0511.10 (0%).
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