Citrus fruit exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported citrus fruit worth $5.7 million (16.7 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $28.8 million.
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 | $5.7M | 16.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 15.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $770K | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $28.8M | 83.8K t |
| 2017 | $26.6M | 65.6K t |
Where Uganda exports citrus fruit to
Rwanda alone took 64% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $3.6M | 64% |
| Kenya | $1.9M | 34% |
| United States | $63K | 1.1% |
| South Sudan | $51K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $3K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0805
| 0805.10 | Oranges | 79% |
| 0805.50 | Lemons and limes | 16% |
| 0805.21 | Mandarins | 3.3% |
| 0805.90 | Citrus fruit (other varieties) | 1.5% |
| 0805.40 | Grapefruit and pomelos | 0% |
| 0805.22 | Clementines | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0805.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 65% below the world average of $0.98, 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.
Citrus fruit imports to Uganda
Imports of citrus fruit by Uganda reached $2.5 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Egypt alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.3M | 53% |
| Kenya | $359K | 14% |
| South Africa | $317K | 13% |
| Eswatini | $227K | 9.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $162K | 6.5% |
| Tanzania | $108K | 4.3% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda citrus fruit exports (HS 0805): 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 0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus fruit exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported citrus fruit worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy citrus fruit from Uganda?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Kenya (34%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average export price of citrus fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of citrus fruit from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.6 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2018 at $28.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also import citrus fruit?
Yes. Uganda imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Kenya and South Africa. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for citrus fruit?
The HS code for citrus fruit is heading 0805. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0805.10 (79% of the value) and 0805.50 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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