Flavoured sucrose exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $11.8 million of flavoured sucrose in 2024 (17.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 130 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 1144% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 321% a year on average.
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 | $11.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2023 | $948K | 733 t |
| 2022 | $598K | 906 t |
| 2021 | $946K | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $19K | 35 t |
| 2019 | $208K | 342 t |
| 2018 | $360K | 600 t |
| 2017 | $1K | - |
Where Uganda exports flavoured sucrose to
One buyer market dominates: Burundi accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $9.4M | 80% |
| Rwanda | $1.2M | 10% |
| South Sudan | $747K | 6.3% |
| Kenya | $359K | 3.1% |
| DR Congo | $41K | 0.4% |
| Slovenia | $2K | 0% |
| Sudan | $2K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 41% below the world average of $1.16, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda flavoured sucrose exports (HS 1701.91): 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 1701.91: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of flavoured sucrose exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported flavoured sucrose worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 130 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports.
Which countries buy flavoured sucrose from Uganda?
Burundi was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Rwanda (10%) and South Sudan (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. South Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average export price of flavoured sucrose per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $1.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of flavoured sucrose from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for flavoured sucrose?
The HS code for flavoured sucrose is subheading 1701.91. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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