Mineral water exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported mineral water worth $2.5 million (9.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 75% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $929K | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $559K | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $49K | 144 t |
Where Uganda exports mineral water to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.4M | 97% |
| Rwanda | $37K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.5% |
| South Sudan | $12K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2201
| 2201.10 | Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured) | 99% |
| 2201.90 | Purified drinking water | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2201.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, 525% above the world average of $0.04. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda mineral water exports (HS 2201): 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 2201: Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured; ice and snow.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral water exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported mineral water worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy mineral water from Uganda?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Rwanda (2%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average export price of mineral water per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 525% above the world average of $0.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of mineral water from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral water?
The HS code for mineral water is heading 2201. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2201.10 (99% of the value) and 2201.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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