Dried beans (other) exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported dried beans (other) worth $13.2 million (27.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 263% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $63.3 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 | $13.2M | 27.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 27.5K t |
| 2022 | $30.1M | 47.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.2M | 64.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 17.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $63.3M | 179.1K t |
| 2017 | $2K | 1 t |
Where Uganda exports dried beans (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $8.5M | 65% |
| Rwanda | $2.7M | 20% |
| South Sudan | $805K | 6.1% |
| DR Congo | $776K | 5.9% |
| United States | $120K | 0.9% |
| India | $103K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 63% below the world average of $1.29, 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.
Dried beans (other) imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported dried beans (other) worth $9.0 million (23.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Tanzania alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $8.9M | 100% |
| Kenya | $26K | 0.3% |
| India | $14K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0% |
| Rwanda | $3K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda dried beans (other) exports (HS 0713.39): 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 0713.39: Vegetables, leguminous: n.e.c. in item no. 0713.3, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried beans (other) exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported dried beans (other) worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried beans (other) from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Rwanda (20%) and South Sudan (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried beans (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dried beans (other) from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $63.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also import dried beans (other)?
Yes. Uganda imported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, Kenya and India. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried beans (other)?
The HS code for dried beans (other) is subheading 0713.39. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 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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