Dried ginger exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried ginger by Uganda reached $3.7 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% 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 | $3.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $446K | 643 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $385K | 628 t |
| 2018 | $507K | 414 t |
| 2017 | $111K | 42 t |
Where Uganda exports dried ginger to
Rwanda alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+486% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $2.2M | 60% |
| United Kingdom | $781K | 21% |
| Kenya | $300K | 8.1% |
| Qatar | $107K | 2.9% |
| France | $75K | 2% |
| Oman | $46K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.9% |
| DR Congo | $31K | 0.8% |
| South Sudan | $14K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 50% below the world average of $1.41, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda dried ginger exports (HS 0910.11): 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 0910.11: Spices: ginger, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of dried ginger exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported dried ginger worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried ginger from Uganda?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (21%) and Kenya (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 753% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried ginger per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $1.41 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 ginger from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $111 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried ginger?
The HS code for dried ginger is subheading 0910.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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