Margarine imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $22.0 million of margarine in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 170% 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 | $22.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $21K | 8 t |
Where Uganda imports margarine from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $21.8M | 99% |
| Indonesia | $116K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.2% |
| China | $37K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.1% |
| France | $9K | 0% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.10 | Margarine (solid) | 100% |
| 1517.90 | Edible fat blends and spreads | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Margarine exports from Uganda
Exports of margarine by Uganda reached $294 thousand in 2024 (148 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Sudan (46%), DR Congo (45%), Belgium (7%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $137K | 46% |
| DR Congo | $133K | 45% |
| Belgium | $19K | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.2% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda margarine imports (HS 1517): 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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported margarine worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by Indonesia (1%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21 thousand in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export margarine?
Yes. Uganda exported $294 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Belgium. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $21.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1517.10 (100% of the value) and 1517.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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