Medicinal plants exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $3.2 million of medicinal plants in 2024 (693 tonnes). That is 432% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.2M | 693 t |
| 2023 | $600K | 47 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 208 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 291 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 519 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 546 t |
| 2018 | $590K | 179 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 771 t |
Where Uganda exports medicinal plants to
Israel alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+877% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $2.6M | 83% |
| United Kingdom | $191K | 6% |
| Kenya | $138K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $133K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $17K | 0.5% |
| Rwanda | $11K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $9K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $8K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1211
| 1211.90 | Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal… | 100% |
| 1211.20 | Ginseng roots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1211.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.60 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda medicinal plants exports (HS 1211): 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 1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of medicinal plants exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported medicinal plants worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 693 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 432% on 2023.
Which countries buy medicinal plants from Uganda?
Israel was the largest buyer with 83% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and Kenya (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 877% on the year.
What is the average export price of medicinal plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.60 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of medicinal plants from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicinal plants?
The HS code for medicinal plants is heading 1211. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1211.90 (100% of the value) and 1211.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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