Cigarettes exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported cigarettes worth $22.9 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 112% on 2023.
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 | $22.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Uganda exports cigarettes to
One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $15.2M | 67% |
| Central African Republic | $4.8M | 21% |
| Somalia | $2.6M | 11% |
| Belgium | $223K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $73K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $12K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 98% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 1.2% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.74 per kg, 66% below the world average of $22.88, 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.
Cigarettes imports to Uganda
Imports of cigarettes by Uganda reached $3.7 million in 2024 (484 tonnes). Kenya alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.9M | 78% |
| Belgium | $331K | 9% |
| United States | $193K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $139K | 3.8% |
| Cyprus | $47K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $26K | 0.7% |
| China | $19K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda cigarettes exports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported cigarettes worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 112% on 2023.
Which countries buy cigarettes from Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by the Central African Republic (21%) and Somalia (11%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. The Central African Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average export price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.74 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $22.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cigarettes from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.3 million in 2018 to $22.9 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also import cigarettes?
Yes. Uganda imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, Belgium and the United States. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (98% of the value) and 2402.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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