Live cattle exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported live cattle worth $11.4 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.7 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 | $11.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $286K | 181 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 980 t |
Where Uganda exports live cattle to
DR Congo alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $9.7M | 85% |
| Burundi | $977K | 8.6% |
| South Sudan | $532K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $207K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 0102
| 0102.21 | Pure-bred breeding cattle | 100% |
| 0102.29 | Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, close to the world average of $3.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live cattle imports to Uganda
Imports of live cattle by Uganda reached $577 thousand in 2024 (246 tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Sudan (40%), Kenya (27%), South Africa (26%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $232K | 40% |
| Kenya | $159K | 28% |
| South Africa | $152K | 26% |
| China | $35K | 6.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda live cattle exports (HS 0102): 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 0102: Bovine animals; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live cattle exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported live cattle worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy live cattle from Uganda?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Burundi (9%) and South Sudan (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average export price of live cattle per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of live cattle from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2018 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 727%. The peak was 2023 at $19.7 million. Over 7 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also import live cattle?
Yes. Uganda imported $577 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Sudan, Kenya and South Africa. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for live cattle?
The HS code for live cattle is heading 0102. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0102.21 (99% of the value) and 0102.29 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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