Other sugars imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $7.2 million of other sugars in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $7.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $911K | 988 t |
Where Uganda imports other sugars from
India alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1702
| 1702.30 | Glucose syrup | 62% |
| 1702.90 | Sugar blends and invert sugar | 26% |
| 1702.11 | High-purity lactose | 6.9% |
| 1702.40 | High-fructose corn syrup | 2.1% |
| 1702.19 | Lactose syrup | 1.9% |
| 1702.20 | Maple sugar | 0.5% |
| 1702.60 | Fructose syrup | 0.5% |
| 1702.50 | Pure fructose | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.82. 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 other sugars imports (HS 1702): 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 1702: Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel.
Common questions
What is the value of other sugars imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported other sugars worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply other sugars to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Ireland (17%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of other sugars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other sugars to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $911 thousand in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 693%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for other sugars?
The HS code for other sugars is heading 1702. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1702.30 (62% of the value) and 1702.90 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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