Oil seeds (other species) exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $5.1 million of oil seeds (other species) in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.8 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 | $5.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 424 t |
Where Uganda exports oil seeds (other species) to
Most of it went to Netherlands (25%), Germany (18%), United States (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 25% |
| Germany | $918K | 18% |
| United States | $814K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $563K | 11% |
| Austria | $244K | 4.8% |
| Slovenia | $224K | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | $173K | 3.4% |
| France | $173K | 3.4% |
| Norway | $156K | 3.1% |
| Kenya | $85K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, 49% above the world average of $1.76. 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.
Oil seeds (other species) imports to Uganda
Imports of oil seeds (other species) by Uganda reached $744 thousand in 2024 (580 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Rwanda accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Rwanda grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $662K | 89% |
| Kenya | $59K | 7.9% |
| Benin | $10K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.5% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 0.3% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda oil seeds (other species) exports (HS 1207.99): 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 1207.99: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits: n.e.c. in heading no. 1207, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of oil seeds (other species) exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported oil seeds (other species) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy oil seeds (other species) from Uganda?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average export price of oil seeds (other species) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $1.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of oil seeds (other species) from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 301%. The peak was 2023 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also import oil seeds (other species)?
Yes. Uganda imported $744 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Rwanda, Kenya and Benin. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil seeds (other species)?
The HS code for oil seeds (other species) is subheading 1207.99. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1207 page.
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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