Fresh peppers exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported fresh peppers worth $3.9 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 166% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.3 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 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 328 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 768 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 845 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
Where Uganda exports fresh peppers to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (43%), Netherlands (10%), Belgium (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 43% |
| Netherlands | $401K | 10% |
| Belgium | $273K | 7% |
| Qatar | $257K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $221K | 5.7% |
| Maldives | $213K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $160K | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $148K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $122K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $109K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.98 per kg, 60% above the world average of $1.86. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda fresh peppers exports (HS 0709.60): 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 0709.60: Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh peppers exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported fresh peppers worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 166% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh peppers from Uganda?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (10%) and Belgium (7%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 703% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh peppers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $1.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh peppers from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh peppers?
The HS code for fresh peppers is subheading 0709.60. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 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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