Butter exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported butter worth $9.0 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 92% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.8 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 | $9.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 552 t |
| 2021 | $561K | 169 t |
| 2020 | $842K | 227 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 325 t |
| 2018 | $382K | 94 t |
| 2017 | $96K | 25 t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.80 per kg, 29% below the world average of $6.72, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda butter exports (HS 0405.10): 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 0405.10: Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter.
Common questions
What is the value of butter exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported butter worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy butter from Uganda?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Kenya (2%) and Bahrain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average export price of butter per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.80 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $6.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of butter from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $96 thousand in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter?
The HS code for butter is subheading 0405.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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