Apples and pears imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of apples and pears by Uganda reached $7.0 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $7.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Uganda imports apples and pears from
South Africa alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.3M | 90% |
| Tanzania | $570K | 8.1% |
| China | $64K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $53K | 0.8% |
| Serbia | $20K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.1% |
| Afghanistan | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0808
| 0808.10 | Apples | 97% |
| 0808.30 | Pears | 3% |
| 0808.40 | Fruit, edible: quinces, fresh | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.08, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Apples and pears exports from Uganda
Exports of apples and pears by Uganda reached $241 thousand in 2024 (177 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $123K | 51% |
| Rwanda | $108K | 45% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.3% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda apples and pears imports (HS 0808): 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 0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apples and pears imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported apples and pears worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply apples and pears to Uganda?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Tanzania (8%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of apples and pears per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of apples and pears to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 327%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export apples and pears?
Yes. Uganda exported $241 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Rwanda and Switzerland. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for apples and pears?
The HS code for apples and pears is heading 0808. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0808.10 (96% of the value) and 0808.30 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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