Dried legumes exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $76.2 million of dried legumes in 2024 (101.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $103.2 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 | $76.2M | 101.0K t |
| 2023 | $58.5M | 83.2K t |
| 2022 | $93.7M | 154.6K t |
| 2021 | $101.9M | 201.6K t |
| 2020 | $45.3M | 99.7K t |
| 2019 | $38.5M | 70.7K t |
| 2018 | $103.2M | 256.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 13.9K t |
Where Uganda exports dried legumes to
Most of it went to Kenya (39%), India (19%), South Sudan (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $29.7M | 39% |
| India | $14.8M | 19% |
| South Sudan | $13.1M | 17% |
| Pakistan | $10.5M | 14% |
| Rwanda | $3.4M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $479K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $374K | 0.5% |
| United States | $227K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0713
| 0713.31 | Dried mung beans | 35% |
| 0713.33 | Dried kidney beans | 28% |
| 0713.39 | Dried beans (other) | 17% |
| 0713.60 | Dried pigeon peas | 9.3% |
| 0713.32 | Dried adzuki beans | 5.1% |
| 0713.90 | Dried pulses (other) | 2.7% |
| 0713.35 | Dried black-eyed peas | 1.8% |
| 0713.20 | Dried chickpeas | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0713.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried legumes imports to Uganda
Imports of dried legumes by Uganda reached $19.5 million in 2024 (49.1 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $14.9M | 76% |
| Canada | $2.4M | 12% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $176K | 0.9% |
| India | $166K | 0.9% |
| China | $138K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $83K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $62K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 0.1% |
| United States | $13K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda dried legumes exports (HS 0713): 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: Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried legumes exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported dried legumes worth $76.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried legumes from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($29.7 million), followed by India (19%) and South Sudan (17%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 836% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried legumes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.80 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 legumes from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $76.2 million in 2024, an increase of 646%. The peak was 2018 at $103.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also import dried legumes?
Yes. Uganda imported $19.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, Canada and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $56.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried legumes?
The HS code for dried legumes is heading 0713. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0713.31 (35% of the value) and 0713.33 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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