Cereal groats exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported cereal groats worth $4.8 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). That is 229% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 366% 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 | $4.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $45K | 153 t |
| 2021 | $27K | 24 t |
| 2020 | $46K | 39 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $456K | 905 t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Uganda exports cereal groats to
One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $2.6M | 54% |
| Kenya | $2.0M | 43% |
| South Sudan | $107K | 2.2% |
| DR Congo | $10K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1103
| 1103.13 | Corn groats | 100% |
| 1103.19 | Cereal groats (other types) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1103.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal groats imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported cereal groats worth $518 thousand (1.2 thousand tonnes). India alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $383K | 74% |
| Turkey | $67K | 13% |
| Kenya | $57K | 11% |
| China | $7K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda cereal groats exports (HS 1103): 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 1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal groats exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported cereal groats worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 229% on 2023.
Which countries buy cereal groats from Uganda?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Kenya (43%) and South Sudan (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average export price of cereal groats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cereal groats from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also import cereal groats?
Yes. Uganda imported $518 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Turkey and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal groats?
The HS code for cereal groats is heading 1103. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1103.13 (100% of the value) and 1103.19 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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