Chocolate imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chocolate by Uganda reached $4.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 790 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 703 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 830 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 453 t |
Where Uganda imports chocolate from
Most of the value came from South Africa (23%), Egypt (18%), Kenya (16%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 23% |
| Egypt | $881K | 18% |
| Kenya | $782K | 16% |
| Turkey | $407K | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $402K | 8.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $258K | 5.4% |
| India | $170K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $110K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $107K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $103K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 32% |
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 27% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 20% |
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 11% |
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.38 per kg, 30% below the world average of $6.27, 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.
Chocolate exports from Uganda
Exports of chocolate by Uganda reached $684 thousand in 2024 (117 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (20%), South Sudan (15%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $139K | 20% |
| South Sudan | $105K | 15% |
| United States | $63K | 9.2% |
| Kenya | $63K | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 8.9% |
| Switzerland | $47K | 6.8% |
| Morocco | $39K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $30K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 3.9% |
| Denmark | $27K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda chocolate imports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported chocolate worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 150th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to Uganda?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and Kenya (16%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.38 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $6.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chocolate to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 228%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export chocolate?
Yes. Uganda exported $684 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and the United States. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1806.90 (32% of the value) and 1806.31 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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