Legume and root flour exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of legume and root flour by Uganda reached $3.1 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). That is 128% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 87% a year on average.
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 | $3.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $709K | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $791K | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $203K | 889 t |
| 2017 | $39K | 5 t |
Where Uganda exports legume and root flour to
The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (40%), Burundi (23%), South Sudan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $1.3M | 40% |
| Burundi | $723K | 23% |
| South Sudan | $462K | 15% |
| Kenya | $312K | 10% |
| DR Congo | $226K | 7.2% |
| United States | $54K | 1.7% |
| Norway | $22K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $21K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $20K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $17K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1106
| 1106.20 | Root vegetable flour | 97% |
| 1106.30 | Fruit and nut flour | 2.3% |
| 1106.10 | Legume flour | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1106.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, 81% below the world average of $1.96, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda legume and root flour exports (HS 1106): 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 1106: Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714 or of the products of chapter 8.
Common questions
What is the value of legume and root flour exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported legume and root flour worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 128% on 2023.
Which countries buy legume and root flour from Uganda?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Burundi (23%) and South Sudan (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average export price of legume and root flour per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $1.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of legume and root flour from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $39 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for legume and root flour?
The HS code for legume and root flour is heading 1106. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1106.20 (97% of the value) and 1106.30 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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