Bread and baked goods imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported bread and baked goods worth $12.6 million (9.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $12.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 7.3K t |
Where Uganda imports bread and baked goods from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.0M | 56% |
| Kenya | $3.5M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $522K | 4.1% |
| Oman | $317K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $191K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $171K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $155K | 1.2% |
| China | $134K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $75K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1905
| 1905.31 | Sweet biscuits | 92% |
| 1905.90 | Bakery products (other) | 4.6% |
| 1905.32 | Waffles and wafers | 3.5% |
| 1905.40 | Rusks and toasted bread | 0.2% |
| 1905.10 | Crispbread | 0.2% |
| 1905.20 | Gingerbread | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 63% below the world average of $3.59, 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.
Bread and baked goods exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $10.5 million of bread and baked goods in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $9.3M | 89% |
| South Sudan | $802K | 7.6% |
| Tanzania | $139K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $138K | 1.3% |
| Rwanda | $67K | 0.6% |
| United States | $16K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $14K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $4K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda bread and baked goods imports (HS 1905): 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 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bread and baked goods imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported bread and baked goods worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply bread and baked goods to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Kenya (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of bread and baked goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $3.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bread and baked goods to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2023 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export bread and baked goods?
Yes. Uganda exported $10.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Tanzania. That compares with imports of $12.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
The HS code for bread and baked goods is heading 1905. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1905.31 (92% of the value) and 1905.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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