Live poultry imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $16.1 million of live poultry in 2024 (609 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $16.1M | 609 t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 906 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 343 t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 444 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 196 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 200 t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 271 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 193 t |
Where Uganda imports live poultry from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (33%), Netherlands (22%), Kenya (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+637% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0105
| 0105.11 | Live chicken chicks | 56% |
| 0105.94 | Live chickens (over 185g) | 44% |
| 0105.12 | Live turkey chicks | 0% |
| 0105.99 | Live ducks, geese and turkeys | 0% |
| 0105.14 | Poultry: live, geese, weighing not more than 185g | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.41 per kg, 823% above the world average of $2.86. 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 poultry exports from Uganda
Exports of live poultry by Uganda reached $3.8 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 87% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $3.3M | 87% |
| DR Congo | $239K | 6.2% |
| Rwanda | $110K | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $75K | 2% |
| South Sudan | $56K | 1.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $22K | 0.6% |
| Burundi | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda live poultry imports (HS 0105): 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 0105: Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls.
Common questions
What is the value of live poultry imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported live poultry worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 609 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply live poultry to Uganda?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (22%) and Kenya (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 637% on the year.
What is the average import price of live poultry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.41 per kg in 2024, 823% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of live poultry to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 556%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export live poultry?
Yes. Uganda exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live poultry?
The HS code for live poultry is heading 0105. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0105.11 (56% of the value) and 0105.94 (44%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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