Minor cereals imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $4.6 million of minor cereals in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 155% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 132% 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 | $4.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $915K | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $67K | 192 t |
| 2019 | $90K | 99 t |
| 2018 | $29K | 51 t |
| 2017 | $13K | 22 t |
Where Uganda imports minor cereals from
Tanzania alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.6M | 99% |
| China | $27K | 0.6% |
| India | $19K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1008
| 1008.29 | Millet grain | 99% |
| 1008.21 | Cereals: millet, seed | 0.7% |
| 1008.90 | Cereals (other varieties) | 0.4% |
| 1008.50 | Quinoa | 0.1% |
| 1008.10 | Buckwheat | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, 49% below the world average of $0.53, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Minor cereals exports from Uganda
Exports of minor cereals by Uganda reached $1.5 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Kenya alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.1M | 71% |
| Rwanda | $348K | 23% |
| DR Congo | $42K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $14K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $13K | 0.8% |
| South Sudan | $9K | 0.6% |
| United States | $5K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda minor cereals imports (HS 1008): 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 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
Common questions
What is the value of minor cereals imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported minor cereals worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 155% on 2023.
Which countries supply minor cereals to Uganda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 757% on the year.
What is the average import price of minor cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of minor cereals to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export minor cereals?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Rwanda and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for minor cereals?
The HS code for minor cereals is heading 1008. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1008.29 (99% of the value) and 1008.21 (1%).
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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