Hydrogenated vegetable oil exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hydrogenated vegetable oil by Uganda reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.4 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 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $169K | 148 t |
Where Uganda exports hydrogenated vegetable oil to
One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $1.3M | 53% |
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 43% |
| Tanzania | $38K | 1.6% |
| Rwanda | $23K | 0.9% |
| Burundi | $12K | 0.5% |
| China | $8K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hydrogenated vegetable oil imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $1.4 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $988K | 70% |
| Malaysia | $375K | 26% |
| India | $48K | 3.4% |
| United States | $5K | 0.3% |
| China | $3K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda hydrogenated vegetable oil exports (HS 1516): 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 1516: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogenated vegetable oil exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy hydrogenated vegetable oil from Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the DR Congo (43%) and Tanzania (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average export price of hydrogenated vegetable oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hydrogenated vegetable oil from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $169 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also import hydrogenated vegetable oil?
Yes. Uganda imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, Malaysia and India. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil?
The HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil is heading 1516. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1516.20. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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