Oranges exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported oranges worth $4.5 million (12.7 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $27.9 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 | $4.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $927K | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $964K | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $654K | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $27.9M | 78.9K t |
| 2017 | $26.6M | 65.6K t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 61% below the world average of $0.90, 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.
Oranges imports to Uganda
Imports of oranges by Uganda reached $1.6 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Egypt alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.1M | 69% |
| Eswatini | $185K | 12% |
| South Africa | $130K | 8.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $107K | 6.8% |
| Tanzania | $58K | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $17K | 1.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda oranges exports (HS 0805.10): 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 0805.10: Fruit, edible: oranges, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of oranges exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported oranges worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 144 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy oranges from Uganda?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Kenya (37%) and South Sudan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of oranges per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $0.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of oranges from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.6 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 83%. The peak was 2018 at $27.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Uganda also import oranges?
Yes. Uganda imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Eswatini and South Africa. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for oranges?
The HS code for oranges is subheading 0805.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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