Chewing gum imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chewing gum by Uganda reached $24.0 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 179% 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 | $24.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $18K | 8 t |
Where Uganda imports chewing gum from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $23.5M | 98% |
| Pakistan | $377K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $25K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 0.1% |
| United States | $20K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $18K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0% |
| China | $6K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, close to the world average of $3.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chewing gum exports from Uganda
Exports of chewing gum by Uganda reached $1.3 million in 2024 (617 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.2M | 93% |
| South Sudan | $62K | 5% |
| Kenya | $19K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda chewing gum imports (HS 1704.10): 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 1704.10: Sugar confectionery: chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chewing gum imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported chewing gum worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply chewing gum to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($23.5 million), followed by Pakistan (2%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of chewing gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $3.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chewing gum to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18 thousand in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export chewing gum?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $22.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chewing gum?
The HS code for chewing gum is subheading 1704.10. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1704 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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