Electricity exports from Uganda: data and top buyer countries
In 2024, Uganda exported electricity worth $42.8 million. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2018-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $42.8M | - |
| 2023 | $46.0M | - |
| 2022 | $39.7M | - |
| 2021 | $36.5M | - |
| 2020 | $20.1M | - |
| 2019 | $38.9M | - |
| 2018 | $36.4M | - |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda electricity exports (HS 2716): 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 2716: Electrical energy.
Common questions
What is the value of electricity exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported electricity worth $42.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 67th of 96 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy electricity from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($21.5 million), followed by Tanzania (33%) and Rwanda (16%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
How have exports of electricity from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36.4 million in 2018 to $42.8 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $46.0 million. Over 7 years the average was $37.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also import electricity?
Yes. Uganda imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $38.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electricity?
The HS code for electricity is heading 2716. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2716.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2716 page.
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