Cereal flour exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported cereal flour worth $74.0 million (156.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 167 countries for exports of this product. That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 130% a year on average.
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 | $74.0M | 156.8K t |
| 2023 | $51.9M | 118.7K t |
| 2022 | $49.4M | 87.6K t |
| 2021 | $26.3M | 66.2K t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 69.5K t |
| 2019 | $30.1M | 56.7K t |
| 2018 | $43.8M | 85.4K t |
| 2017 | $217K | 1.0K t |
Where Uganda exports cereal flour to
South Sudan alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $47.8M | 65% |
| Rwanda | $20.3M | 27% |
| DR Congo | $2.7M | 3.7% |
| Burundi | $1.5M | 2% |
| Kenya | $681K | 0.9% |
| United States | $456K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $186K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 0.1% |
| Sudan | $62K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $53K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1102
| 1102.20 | Corn flour | 98% |
| 1102.90 | Cereal flour (other types) | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 40% below the world average of $0.78, 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.
Cereal flour imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported cereal flour worth $638 thousand (2.8 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Sudan accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Sudan grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $541K | 85% |
| Rwanda | $28K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 3.9% |
| Kenya | $20K | 3.2% |
| India | $10K | 1.5% |
| China | $7K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.4% |
| United States | $2K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda cereal flour exports (HS 1102): 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 1102: Cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal flour exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported cereal flour worth $74.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 167 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy cereal flour from Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($47.8 million), followed by Rwanda (27%) and the DR Congo (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average export price of cereal flour per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $0.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cereal flour from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $217 thousand in 2017 to $74.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also import cereal flour?
Yes. Uganda imported $638 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Sudan, Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $73.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal flour?
The HS code for cereal flour is heading 1102. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1102.20 (98% of the value) and 1102.90 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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