Fruit juice exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $3.6 million of fruit juice in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 176% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 82% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $631K | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $414K | 658 t |
| 2019 | $207K | 414 t |
| 2018 | $354K | 449 t |
| 2017 | $53K | 20 t |
Where Uganda exports fruit juice to
One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $2.1M | 58% |
| DR Congo | $802K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $535K | 15% |
| Rwanda | $56K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $39K | 1.1% |
| United States | $24K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $19K | 0.5% |
| Burundi | $11K | 0.3% |
| France | $9K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $8K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2009
| 2009.89 | Fruit and vegetable juice | 69% |
| 2009.90 | Mixed fruit juice | 9.6% |
| 2009.49 | Pineapple juice | 8.3% |
| 2009.41 | Concentrated pineapple juice | 8.1% |
| 2009.79 | Apple juice | 1.7% |
| 2009.19 | Fresh orange juice | 1.6% |
| 2009.29 | Grapefruit juice | 0.9% |
| 2009.39 | Citrus juice | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2009.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 43% below the world average of $1.53, 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.
Fruit juice imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported fruit juice worth $2.4 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Kenya (41%), South Africa (29%), Egypt (12%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $986K | 41% |
| South Africa | $696K | 29% |
| Egypt | $290K | 12% |
| India | $163K | 6.8% |
| China | $74K | 3.1% |
| France | $58K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $50K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $29K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda fruit juice exports (HS 2009): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 2009: Fruit or nut juices (including grape must and coconut water) and vegetable juices, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of fruit juice exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported fruit juice worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 176% on 2023.
Which countries buy fruit juice from Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the DR Congo (22%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average export price of fruit juice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $1.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fruit juice from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $53 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $996 thousand a year.
Does Uganda also import fruit juice?
Yes. Uganda imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, South Africa and Egypt. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fruit juice?
The HS code for fruit juice is heading 2009. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2009.89 (69% of the value) and 2009.90 (10%).
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.
Same product, other countries
Fruit juice product types in Uganda
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.