Barley imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of barley by Uganda reached $7.1 million in 2024 (36.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 126% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% 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 | $7.1M | 36.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 29.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 35.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 28.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 20.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 26.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $358K | 2.0K t |
Where Uganda imports barley from
Kenya alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+509% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.3M | 61% |
| South Africa | $2.8M | 39% |
| Tanzania | $25K | 0.4% |
| China | $8K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1003
| 1003.90 | Cereals: barley, other than seed | 80% |
| 1003.10 | Barley seed | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, close to the world average of $0.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Barley exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported barley worth $239 thousand (1.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 77% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $184K | 77% |
| Tanzania | $55K | 23% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda barley imports (HS 1003): 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 1003: Barley.
Common questions
What is the value of barley imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported barley worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 126% on 2023.
Which countries supply barley to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by South Africa (39%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average import price of barley per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of barley to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $358 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export barley?
Yes. Uganda exported $239 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Tanzania and Sweden. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for barley?
The HS code for barley is heading 1003. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1003.90 (80% of the value) and 1003.10 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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