Ice cream imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ice cream by Uganda reached $3.6 million in 2024 (984 tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 97% 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 | $3.6M | 984 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 803 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 705 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 534 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 492 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 595 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 595 t |
| 2017 | $31K | 11 t |
Where Uganda imports ice cream from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $3.5M | 97% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 2.1% |
| Iran | $20K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.2% |
| China | $5K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, close to the world average of $3.66.
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 ice cream imports (HS 2105): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2105: Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of ice cream imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported ice cream worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 984 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply ice cream to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (2%) and Iran (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of ice cream per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ice cream to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ice cream?
The HS code for ice cream is heading 2105. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2105.00. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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