Butter and dairy spreads exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported butter and dairy spreads worth $12.1 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.4 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 | $12.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 682 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 793 t |
Where Uganda exports butter and dairy spreads to
One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 80% of the value.
Product types under HS 0405
| 0405.10 | Butter | 74% |
| 0405.90 | Milk fat | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0405.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.01 per kg, 26% below the world average of $6.74, 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 and dairy spreads exports (HS 0405): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of butter and dairy spreads exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported butter and dairy spreads worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy butter and dairy spreads from Uganda?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Oman (7%) and Tanzania (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average export price of butter and dairy spreads per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $6.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of butter and dairy spreads from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 433%. The peak was 2023 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter and dairy spreads?
The HS code for butter and dairy spreads is heading 0405. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0405.10 (74% of the value) and 0405.90 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World butter and dairy spreads trade: top importers and exporters
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