Avocados exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of avocados by Uganda reached $13.0 million in 2024 (22.5 thousand tonnes). That is 82% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $13.0M | 22.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 849 t |
Where Uganda exports avocados to
The largest buyer markets were Qatar (28%), Oman (22%), Kenya (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+986% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $3.6M | 28% |
| Oman | $2.8M | 22% |
| Kenya | $2.7M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $577K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $430K | 3.3% |
| Nepal | $334K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $194K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $171K | 1.3% |
| Maldives | $167K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 79% below the world average of $2.82, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda avocados exports (HS 0804.40): 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 0804.40: Fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of avocados exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported avocados worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries buy avocados from Uganda?
Qatar was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Oman (22%) and Kenya (21%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 986% on the year.
What is the average export price of avocados per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of avocados from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 772%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for avocados?
The HS code for avocados is subheading 0804.40. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0804 page.
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