Dried kidney beans exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried kidney beans by Uganda reached $21.2 million in 2024 (24.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 121% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $21.2M | 24.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 17.0K t |
| 2021 | $25.8M | 34.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 34.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 4.8K t |
Where Uganda exports dried kidney beans to
Most of it went to Pakistan (49%), India (35%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $10.5M | 49% |
| India | $7.4M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 9.2% |
| South Sudan | $407K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $374K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $234K | 1.1% |
| United States | $87K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $68K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $53K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $39K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.19, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda dried kidney beans exports (HS 0713.33): 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 0713.33: Vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried kidney beans exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported dried kidney beans worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 121% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried kidney beans from Uganda?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by India (35%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 584% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried kidney beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried kidney beans from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, an increase of 424%. The peak was 2021 at $25.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried kidney beans?
The HS code for dried kidney beans is subheading 0713.33. 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?
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