Frozen vegetables imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen vegetables by Uganda reached $12.6 million in 2024 (37.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 89% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 105% 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 | $12.6M | 37.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 35.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 80.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 26.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 35.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 32.3K t |
| 2018 | $835K | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $83K | 29 t |
Where Uganda imports frozen vegetables from
Tanzania alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $12.5M | 99% |
| United Arab Emirates | $51K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $18K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.1% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0.1% |
| China | $7K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0710
| 0710.22 | Frozen green beans | 99% |
| 0710.21 | Frozen peas | 0.3% |
| 0710.40 | Frozen corn | 0.3% |
| 0710.10 | Frozen potatoes | 0.1% |
| 0710.29 | Frozen legumes (other) | 0.1% |
| 0710.80 | Frozen vegetables (other) | 0% |
| 0710.90 | Frozen vegetable mixtures | 0% |
| 0710.30 | Frozen spinach | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0710.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, 76% below the world average of $1.36, 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.
Frozen vegetables exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $4.4 million of frozen vegetables in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to South Sudan (25%), Rwanda (20%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $1.1M | 25% |
| Rwanda | $898K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $528K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $458K | 10% |
| Germany | $259K | 5.9% |
| United States | $247K | 5.6% |
| Kenya | $243K | 5.5% |
| Canada | $209K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $104K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $73K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda frozen vegetables imports (HS 0710): 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 0710: Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen vegetables imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported frozen vegetables worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen vegetables to Uganda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (0%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen vegetables to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83 thousand in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export frozen vegetables?
Yes. Uganda exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Rwanda and the Netherlands. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen vegetables?
The HS code for frozen vegetables is heading 0710. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0710.22 (99% of the value) and 0710.21 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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