Coffee exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coffee by Uganda reached $1.50 billion in 2024 (382.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 197 countries for exports of this product. That is 50% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $1.50B | 382.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.00B | 379.3K t |
| 2022 | $901.5M | 375.2K t |
| 2021 | $717.1M | 412.1K t |
| 2020 | $530.7M | 332.1K t |
| 2019 | $446.0M | 277.0K t |
| 2018 | $473.5M | 257.3K t |
| 2017 | $489.2M | 204.2K t |
Where Uganda exports coffee to
Most of it went to Italy (25%), Germany (15%), United States (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $373.7M | 25% |
| Germany | $231.5M | 15% |
| United States | $85.1M | 5.7% |
| India | $78.9M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $72.4M | 4.8% |
| Morocco | $70.4M | 4.7% |
| Sudan | $62.2M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $62.2M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $52.1M | 3.5% |
| Algeria | $39.7M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 0901
| 0901.11 | Green coffee beans | 99% |
| 0901.12 | Decaffeinated green coffee | 0.5% |
| 0901.21 | Roasted coffee beans | 0.2% |
| 0901.90 | Coffee husks and substitutes | 0% |
| 0901.22 | Roasted decaffeinated coffee | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.94 per kg, 27% below the world average of $5.43, 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.
Coffee imports to Uganda
Imports of coffee by Uganda reached $1.6 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 85% |
| Kenya | $124K | 7.8% |
| Rwanda | $42K | 2.6% |
| Burundi | $29K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $10K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.4% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $3K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda coffee exports (HS 0901): 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 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported coffee worth $1.50 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 382.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 197 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries buy coffee from Uganda?
Italy was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($373.7 million), followed by Germany (15%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average export price of coffee per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.94 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of coffee from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $489.2 million in 2017 to $1.50 billion in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $758.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also import coffee?
Yes. Uganda imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.50 billion a year.
What is the HS code for coffee?
The HS code for coffee is heading 0901. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0901.11 (99% of the value) and 0901.12 (1%).
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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