Dried pasta imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $13.6 million of dried pasta in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $596K | 914 t |
Where Uganda imports dried pasta from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.8M | 57% |
| Tanzania | $4.0M | 29% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 9.7% |
| Iran | $142K | 1% |
| Italy | $136K | 1% |
| Kenya | $63K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $52K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $20K | 0.2% |
| India | $19K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, close to the world average of $1.31.
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 pasta imports (HS 1902.19): 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 1902.19: Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pasta imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported dried pasta worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried pasta to Uganda?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Tanzania (29%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried pasta to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $596 thousand in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pasta?
The HS code for dried pasta is subheading 1902.19. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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