Crude sunflower or safflower oil exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $4.0 million of crude sunflower or safflower oil in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 65% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.4 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 | $4.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Uganda exports crude sunflower or safflower oil to
One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 90% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $3.6M | 90% |
| Rwanda | $263K | 6.7% |
| Kenya | $127K | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, 88% above the world average of $0.93. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda crude sunflower or safflower oil exports (HS 1512.11): 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 1512.11: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude sunflower or safflower oil exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported crude sunflower or safflower oil worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries buy crude sunflower or safflower oil from Uganda?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Rwanda (7%) and Kenya (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of crude sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of crude sunflower or safflower oil from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also import crude sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. Uganda imported $962 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, Ukraine and Egypt. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.11. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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