Molasses imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of molasses by Uganda reached $2.4 million in 2024 (24.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.6 million.
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 | $2.4M | 24.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 59.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 70.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 40.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 34.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 22.6K t |
| 2017 | $63K | 521 t |
Where Uganda imports molasses from
Kenya alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.8M | 75% |
| Tanzania | $573K | 24% |
| Rwanda | $29K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1703
| 1703.10 | Cane molasses | 80% |
| 1703.90 | Beet molasses | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, 52% below the world average of $0.21, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda molasses imports (HS 1703): 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 1703: Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar.
Common questions
What is the value of molasses imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported molasses worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply molasses to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Tanzania (24%) and Rwanda (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of molasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of molasses to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for molasses?
The HS code for molasses is heading 1703. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1703.10 (80% of the value) and 1703.90 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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