Essential oil imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.5 million of essential oil in 2024 (281 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 281 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 292 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 255 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 356 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 231 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 237 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 257 t |
| 2017 | $457K | 44 t |
Where Uganda imports essential oil from
The largest suppliers were India (41%), Spain (31%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.0M | 41% |
| Spain | $780K | 31% |
| Netherlands | $297K | 12% |
| France | $125K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $83K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $62K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $54K | 2.2% |
| China | $18K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $11K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3301
| 3301.19 | Citrus essential oil | 52% |
| 3301.90 | Essential oil extract | 19% |
| 3301.12 | Orange essential oil | 13% |
| 3301.29 | Miscellaneous essential oil | 7.6% |
| 3301.24 | Peppermint essential oil | 4.7% |
| 3301.13 | Lemon essential oil | 3.4% |
| 3301.25 | Mint essential oil | 1.2% |
| 3301.30 | Resinoid | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.84 per kg, 63% below the world average of $23.68, 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.
Essential oil exports from Uganda
Exports of essential oil by Uganda reached $1.5 million in 2024 (74 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 95% |
| Rwanda | $38K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $8K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.4% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda essential oil imports (HS 3301): 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 3301: Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins.
Common questions
What is the value of essential oil imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported essential oil worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 281 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply essential oil to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Spain (31%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of essential oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.84 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $23.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of essential oil to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $457 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 444%. The peak was 2021 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export essential oil?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Rwanda and Germany. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for essential oil?
The HS code for essential oil is heading 3301. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3301.19 (51% of the value) and 3301.90 (19%).
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