Ethyl alcohol exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $23.8 million of ethyl alcohol in 2024 (23.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. The peak in this period was 2023, at $30.8 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 | $23.8M | 23.8K t |
| 2023 | $30.8M | 27.1K t |
| 2022 | $27.5M | 28.3K t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 26.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 17.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Uganda exports ethyl alcohol to
The largest buyer markets were Kenya (34%), DR Congo (34%), Tanzania (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $8.1M | 34% |
| DR Congo | $8.0M | 34% |
| Tanzania | $3.6M | 15% |
| Burundi | $1.8M | 7.8% |
| South Sudan | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| Zambia | $371K | 1.6% |
| Rwanda | $249K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2207
| 2207.10 | Neutral alcohol (high strength) | 66% |
| 2207.20 | Denatured alcohol | 34% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2207.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 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.
Ethyl alcohol imports to Uganda
Imports of ethyl alcohol by Uganda reached $253 thousand in 2024 (143 tonnes). United Kingdom alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $135K | 53% |
| India | $106K | 42% |
| China | $5K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $4K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda ethyl alcohol exports (HS 2207): 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 2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl alcohol exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported ethyl alcohol worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 133 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethyl alcohol from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by the DR Congo (34%) and Tanzania (15%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ethyl alcohol from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.0 million in 2018 to $23.8 million in 2024, an increase of 686%. The peak was 2023 at $30.8 million. Over 7 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does Uganda also import ethyl alcohol?
Yes. Uganda imported $253 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, India and China. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl alcohol?
The HS code for ethyl alcohol is heading 2207. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2207.10 (66% of the value) and 2207.20 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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