Bulk black tea exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bulk black tea by Uganda reached $49.7 million in 2024 (54.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 176 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $86.5 million.
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 | $49.7M | 54.2K t |
| 2023 | $77.8M | 75.7K t |
| 2022 | $82.1M | 72.5K t |
| 2021 | $64.0M | 60.7K t |
| 2020 | $62.8M | 61.5K t |
| 2019 | $55.4M | 56.9K t |
| 2018 | $86.5M | 65.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 6.1K t |
Where Uganda exports bulk black tea to
Kenya alone took 67% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $33.4M | 67% |
| Pakistan | $8.2M | 17% |
| South Sudan | $6.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $334K | 0.7% |
| China | $301K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $247K | 0.5% |
| Somalia | $136K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $133K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $111K | 0.2% |
| United States | $80K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, 65% below the world average of $2.63, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda bulk black tea exports (HS 0902.40): 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 0902.40: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk black tea exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported bulk black tea worth $49.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy bulk black tea from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($33.4 million), followed by Pakistan (17%) and South Sudan (13%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 938% on the year.
What is the average export price of bulk black tea per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $2.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of bulk black tea from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $49.7 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. The peak was 2018 at $86.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk black tea?
The HS code for bulk black tea is subheading 0902.40. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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