Dried and smoked fish exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $59.1 million of dried and smoked fish in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $87.8 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 | $59.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $87.8M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $63.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $41.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $53.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $74.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $84.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $56.1M | 605 t |
Where Uganda exports dried and smoked fish to
One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $38.1M | 64% |
| Macao | $7.9M | 13% |
| Rwanda | $5.5M | 9.3% |
| DR Congo | $5.2M | 8.7% |
| Canada | $861K | 1.5% |
| Burundi | $754K | 1.3% |
| United States | $361K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $163K | 0.3% |
| China | $159K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $70K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0305
| 0305.72 | Dried fish offal | 85% |
| 0305.59 | Dried fish (other) | 11% |
| 0305.69 | Salted fish (other) | 2.8% |
| 0305.79 | Fish: edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws | 0.8% |
| 0305.54 | Dried oily fish | 0.2% |
| 0305.63 | Salted anchovies | 0.2% |
| 0305.20 | Dried fish livers and roe | 0.1% |
| 0305.44 | Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads, includes fillets, but… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0305.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.03 per kg, 82% above the world average of $8.26. 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.
Dried and smoked fish imports to Uganda
Imports of dried and smoked fish by Uganda reached $11.5 million in 2024 (22.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Sudan grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda dried and smoked fish exports (HS 0305): 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 0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried and smoked fish exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported dried and smoked fish worth $59.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried and smoked fish from Uganda?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($38.1 million), followed by Macao (13%) and Rwanda (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried and smoked fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.03 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $8.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried and smoked fish from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $56.1 million in 2017 to $59.1 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $87.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also import dried and smoked fish?
Yes. Uganda imported $11.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, South Sudan and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried and smoked fish?
The HS code for dried and smoked fish is heading 0305. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0305.72 (85% of the value) and 0305.59 (11%).
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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