Malt imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported malt worth $4.9 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.3 million.
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 | $4.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 6.4K t |
Product types under HS 1107
| 1107.10 | Malt: not roasted | 99% |
| 1107.20 | Roasted malt | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1107.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 26% above the world average of $0.65. 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.
Malt exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $2.8 million of malt in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+499% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda malt imports (HS 1107): 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 1107: Malt; whether or not roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of malt imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported malt worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt to Uganda?
Poland was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by France (15%) and Kenya (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Ethiopia grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $0.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of malt to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2018 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export malt?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, South Sudan and Burundi. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt?
The HS code for malt is heading 1107. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1107.10 (99% of the value) and 1107.20 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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