Canned tomatoes imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of canned tomatoes by Uganda reached $5.5 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% 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 | $5.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $78K | 64 t |
Where Uganda imports canned tomatoes from
Italy alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.8M | 51% |
| China | $2.1M | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $394K | 7.2% |
| Kenya | $101K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $78K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $24K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $3K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2002
| 2002.90 | Tomato paste | 99% |
| 2002.10 | Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Canned tomatoes exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $4.8 million of canned tomatoes in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $4.8M | 100% |
| South Sudan | $16K | 0.3% |
| Sudan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda canned tomatoes imports (HS 2002): 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 2002: Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of canned tomatoes imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported canned tomatoes worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned tomatoes to Uganda?
Italy was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (38%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned tomatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of canned tomatoes to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78 thousand in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export canned tomatoes?
Yes. Uganda exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Sudan. That compares with imports of $5.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for canned tomatoes?
The HS code for canned tomatoes is heading 2002. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2002.90 (99% of the value) and 2002.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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