Milk fat exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $3.1 million of milk fat in 2024 (544 tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.8 million.
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 | $3.1M | 544 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 883 t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 562 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 768 t |
Where Uganda exports milk fat to
Most of it went to Egypt (31%), Oman (27%), Tanzania (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $959K | 31% |
| Oman | $855K | 27% |
| Tanzania | $784K | 25% |
| Japan | $393K | 13% |
| Malawi | $38K | 1.2% |
| DR Congo | $30K | 1% |
| Kenya | $24K | 0.8% |
| United States | $17K | 0.5% |
| Rwanda | $10K | 0.3% |
| South Sudan | $6K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.74 per kg, close to the world average of $6.89.
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 milk fat exports (HS 0405.90): 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 0405.90: Dairy produce: fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads).
Common questions
What is the value of milk fat exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported milk fat worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 544 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 110 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy milk fat from Uganda?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($959 thousand), followed by Oman (27%) and Tanzania (25%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. South Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average export price of milk fat per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.74 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $6.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of milk fat from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for milk fat?
The HS code for milk fat is subheading 0405.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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