Beer exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $26.3 million of beer in 2024 (33.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 297% 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 | $26.3M | 33.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.0M | 29.3K t |
| 2022 | $26.7M | 31.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.8M | 36.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 28.4K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 28.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 22.4K t |
| 2017 | $2K | 1 t |
Where Uganda exports beer to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 75% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $19.6M | 75% |
| South Sudan | $4.4M | 17% |
| Rwanda | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $797K | 3% |
| Burundi | $356K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $81K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $39K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 31% below the world average of $1.14, 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.
Beer imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported beer worth $15.8 million (18.5 thousand tonnes). Sri Lanka alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $9.5M | 60% |
| Ukraine | $2.3M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 8.9% |
| China | $971K | 6.1% |
| Kenya | $532K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $492K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $295K | 1.9% |
| Philippines | $94K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $89K | 0.6% |
| Rwanda | $42K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda beer exports (HS 2203): 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 2203: Beer made from malt.
Common questions
What is the value of beer exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported beer worth $26.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy beer from Uganda?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by South Sudan (17%) and Rwanda (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 974% on the year.
What is the average export price of beer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $1.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of beer from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $26.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $29.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also import beer?
Yes. Uganda imported $15.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sri Lanka, Ukraine and the Netherlands. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for beer?
The HS code for beer is heading 2203. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2203.00. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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