Live plants exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported live plants worth $62.9 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $62.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $65.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $62.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $69.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $52.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $53.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $60.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $34.3M | 2.0K t |
Where Uganda exports live plants to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 79% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $49.9M | 79% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 3% |
| United States | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $680K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $618K | 1% |
| Austria | $609K | 1% |
| Japan | $598K | 1% |
| Canada | $583K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.10 | Plant cuttings | 62% |
| 0602.40 | Rose plants | 35% |
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 3.5% |
| 0602.30 | Rhododendrons and azaleas | 0% |
| 0602.20 | Fruit tree saplings | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.55 per kg, 357% above the world average of $2.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live plants imports to Uganda
Imports of live plants by Uganda reached $660 thousand in 2024 (117 tonnes). Most of the value came from Spain (29%), Netherlands (26%), South Africa (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+580% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $189K | 29% |
| Netherlands | $170K | 26% |
| South Africa | $76K | 11% |
| Ethiopia | $51K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $39K | 6% |
| Kenya | $32K | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $31K | 4.7% |
| Niger | $23K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $16K | 2.5% |
| Malawi | $15K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda live plants exports (HS 0602): 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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported live plants worth $62.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy live plants from Uganda?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($49.9 million), followed by Germany (3%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 53 buyer countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average export price of live plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.55 per kg in 2024, 357% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of live plants from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.3 million in 2017 to $62.9 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2021 at $69.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also import live plants?
Yes. Uganda imported $660 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, the Netherlands and South Africa. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $62.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0602.10 (62% of the value) and 0602.40 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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