Fresh onions imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported fresh onions worth $7.2 million (38.3 thousand tonnes). That is 82% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 230% 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 | $7.2M | 38.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 26.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 15.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 35.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 22.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $2K | 26 t |
Where Uganda imports fresh onions from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 63% below the world average of $0.51, 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.
Fresh onions exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported fresh onions worth $3.6 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 66% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $2.4M | 66% |
| Rwanda | $1.1M | 31% |
| Kenya | $108K | 3% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda fresh onions imports (HS 0703.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0703.10: Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh onions imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported fresh onions worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh onions to Uganda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Kenya (8%) and Rwanda (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Burundi grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh onions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh onions to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export fresh onions?
Yes. Uganda exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Rwanda and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh onions?
The HS code for fresh onions is subheading 0703.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 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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