Broken rice imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported broken rice worth $3.7 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 138% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $38.9 million.
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 | $3.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 26.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 56.6K t |
| 2018 | $38.9M | 85.6K t |
| 2017 | $8K | 60 t |
Where Uganda imports broken rice from
One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $3.4M | 92% |
| Tanzania | $248K | 6.8% |
| India | $32K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
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 broken rice imports (HS 1006.40): 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 1006.40: Cereals: rice, broken.
Common questions
What is the value of broken rice imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported broken rice worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply broken rice to Uganda?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Tanzania (7%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of broken rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of broken rice to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $38.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for broken rice?
The HS code for broken rice is subheading 1006.40. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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