Cocoa beans exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported cocoa beans worth $328.7 million (51.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 165% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $328.7M | 51.3K t |
| 2023 | $123.8M | 43.9K t |
| 2022 | $76.1M | 32.8K t |
| 2021 | $104.0M | 41.2K t |
| 2020 | $89.2M | 39.4K t |
| 2019 | $79.5M | 36.2K t |
| 2018 | $71.3M | 34.5K t |
| 2017 | $65.8M | 29.2K t |
Where Uganda exports cocoa beans to
Most of it went to Malaysia (38%), Netherlands (16%), Indonesia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $126.4M | 39% |
| Netherlands | $52.4M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $46.9M | 14% |
| Italy | $29.0M | 8.8% |
| Singapore | $18.8M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $14.5M | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | $8.1M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $6.9M | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $5.0M | 1.5% |
| India | $4.8M | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.41 per kg, close to the world average of $5.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cocoa beans imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $564 thousand of cocoa beans in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: DR Congo accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, DR Congo grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $565K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda cocoa beans exports (HS 1801): 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 1801: Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa beans exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported cocoa beans worth $328.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 137 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 165% on 2023.
Which countries buy cocoa beans from Uganda?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($126.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and Indonesia (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 836% on the year.
What is the average export price of cocoa beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.41 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $5.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cocoa beans from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65.8 million in 2017 to $328.7 million in 2024, an increase of 400%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $117.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also import cocoa beans?
Yes. Uganda imported $564 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $328.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa beans?
The HS code for cocoa beans is heading 1801. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1801.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1801 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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