Condensed milk exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of condensed milk by Uganda reached $25.6 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $46.3 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 | $25.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $26.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $46.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $21.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Uganda exports condensed milk to
Most of it went to Kenya (47%), South Sudan (14%), Tanzania (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $12.0M | 47% |
| South Sudan | $3.5M | 14% |
| Tanzania | $2.7M | 11% |
| Malawi | $2.0M | 7.8% |
| DR Congo | $2.0M | 7.7% |
| Ethiopia | $2.0M | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $486K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $291K | 1.1% |
| Senegal | $286K | 1.1% |
| Rwanda | $200K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0402
| 0402.21 | Whole milk powder unsweetened | 29% |
| 0402.99 | Sweetened condensed milk | 27% |
| 0402.10 | Skimmed milk powder sweetened | 26% |
| 0402.29 | Whole milk powder sweetened | 18% |
| 0402.91 | Evaporated milk | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, 23% above the world average of $2.88. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Condensed milk imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported condensed milk worth $2.2 million (751 tonnes). Netherlands alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 58% |
| Malaysia | $336K | 15% |
| New Zealand | $231K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $197K | 9.1% |
| Ireland | $41K | 1.9% |
| China | $26K | 1.2% |
| South Sudan | $19K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $15K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda condensed milk exports (HS 0402): 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 0402: Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of condensed milk exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported condensed milk worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy condensed milk from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by South Sudan (14%) and Tanzania (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average export price of condensed milk per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $2.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of condensed milk from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 484%. The peak was 2022 at $46.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also import condensed milk?
Yes. Uganda imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Malaysia and New Zealand. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for condensed milk?
The HS code for condensed milk is heading 0402. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0402.21 (29% of the value) and 0402.99 (27%).
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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