Flour preparations (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $4.1 million of flour preparations (other) in 2024 (571 tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.7 million.
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 | $4.1M | 571 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 252 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 419 t |
| 2021 | $563K | 196 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $598K | 237 t |
| 2017 | $621K | 185 t |
Where Uganda imports flour preparations (other) from
Eswatini alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $2.1M | 51% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 32% |
| Tanzania | $428K | 11% |
| Kenya | $87K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $62K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.5% |
| India | $19K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.09 per kg, 179% above the world average of $2.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flour preparations (other) exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported flour preparations (other) worth $1.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda flour preparations (other) imports (HS 1901.90): 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 1901.90: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901.
Common questions
What is the value of flour preparations (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported flour preparations (other) worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 571 tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply flour preparations (other) to Uganda?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (32%) and Tanzania (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of flour preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.09 per kg in 2024, 179% above the world average of $2.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flour preparations (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $621 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 553%. The peak was 2020 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export flour preparations (other)?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Kenya and Norway. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for flour preparations (other)?
The HS code for flour preparations (other) is subheading 1901.90. 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 1901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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