Malt extract imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of malt extract by Uganda reached $7.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $7.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 904 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 538 t |
Where Uganda imports malt extract from
The largest suppliers were Eswatini (28%), Netherlands (18%), Poland (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $2.1M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 18% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 16% |
| France | $573K | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $433K | 5.8% |
| Tanzania | $428K | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $422K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $213K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $148K | 2% |
| Ireland | $117K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.90 | Flour preparations (other) | 55% |
| 1901.10 | Infant formula | 42% |
| 1901.20 | Baking mixes | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.73 per kg, 89% above the world average of $3.56. 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 extract exports from Uganda
Exports of malt extract by Uganda reached $3.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ethiopia (34%), Kenya (30%), Malawi (29%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda malt extract imports (HS 1901): 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 1901: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported malt extract worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 154th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt extract to Uganda?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Poland (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.73 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $3.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of malt extract to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. The peak was 2020 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also export malt extract?
Yes. Uganda exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Kenya and Malawi. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1901.90 (55% of the value) and 1901.10 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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