Casein exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $7.6 million of casein in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.1 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 | $7.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 996 t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 584 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 401 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Uganda exports casein to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.5M | 86% |
| India | $1.1M | 14% |
| Ethiopia | $7K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.14 per kg, 27% below the world average of $8.42, 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 casein exports (HS 3501): 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 3501: Casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives; casein glues.
Common questions
What is the value of casein exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported casein worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 95 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy casein from Uganda?
The United States was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by India (14%) and Ethiopia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of casein per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.14 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $8.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of casein from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for casein?
The HS code for casein is heading 3501. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3501.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3501 page.
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.
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