Dried mung beans exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $26.8 million of dried mung beans in 2024 (33.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.5 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 | $26.8M | 33.8K t |
| 2023 | $27.5M | 39.6K t |
| 2022 | $44.5M | 81.3K t |
| 2021 | $39.9M | 86.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 44.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 29.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $824K | 2.2K t |
Where Uganda exports dried mung beans to
Kenya alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $14.8M | 55% |
| South Sudan | $10.9M | 41% |
| Rwanda | $650K | 2.4% |
| DR Congo | $296K | 1.1% |
| Oman | $43K | 0.2% |
| India | $28K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $13K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried mung beans imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $4.8 million of dried mung beans in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). Tanzania alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.7M | 99% |
| India | $16K | 0.3% |
| South Sudan | $6K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda dried mung beans exports (HS 0713.31): 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 0713.31: Vegetables, leguminous: beans of the species vigna mungo (l.) hepper or vigna radiata (l.) wilczek, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried mung beans exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported dried mung beans worth $26.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried mung beans from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by South Sudan (41%) and Rwanda (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 893% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried mung beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $0.97 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 mung beans from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $824 thousand in 2017 to $26.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $44.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also import dried mung beans?
Yes. Uganda imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, India and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried mung beans?
The HS code for dried mung beans is subheading 0713.31. 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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