Gelatin exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $7.2 million of gelatin in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 64% from 2023. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.8 million.
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 | $7.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Uganda exports gelatin to
Most of it went to Turkey (47%), China (40%), India (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.4M | 48% |
| China | $2.8M | 40% |
| India | $710K | 9.9% |
| United States | $203K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, 58% below the world average of $6.26, 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.
Gelatin imports to Uganda
Imports of gelatin by Uganda reached $283 thousand in 2024 (78 tonnes). India alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $152K | 54% |
| Brazil | $66K | 23% |
| China | $64K | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda gelatin exports (HS 3503): 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 3503: Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading no. 3501.
Common questions
What is the value of gelatin exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported gelatin worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 113 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries buy gelatin from Uganda?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (40%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of gelatin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $6.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of gelatin from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2018 to $7.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $19.8 million. Over 7 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also import gelatin?
Yes. Uganda imported $283 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Brazil and China. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gelatin?
The HS code for gelatin is heading 3503. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3503.00. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for 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.