Palm oil imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $369.8 million of palm oil in 2024 (269.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% 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 | $369.8M | 269.9K t |
| 2023 | $320.6M | 224.6K t |
| 2022 | $361.6M | 215.7K t |
| 2021 | $413.7M | 346.8K t |
| 2020 | $356.5M | 474.0K t |
| 2019 | $244.7M | 420.1K t |
| 2018 | $232.6M | 302.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 8.3K t |
Where Uganda imports palm oil from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $240.0M | 65% |
| Indonesia | $61.2M | 17% |
| Kenya | $57.1M | 16% |
| Singapore | $8.0M | 2.2% |
| DR Congo | $2.5M | 0.7% |
| India | $442K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $377K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $57K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $26K | 0% |
| Rwanda | $16K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1511
| 1511.90 | Refined palm oil | 88% |
| 1511.10 | Crude palm oil | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 37% above the world average of $1.00. 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.
Palm oil exports from Uganda
Exports of palm oil by Uganda reached $57.9 million in 2024 (46.9 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 65% of it.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda palm oil imports (HS 1511): 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 1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of palm oil imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported palm oil worth $369.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 269.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply palm oil to Uganda?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($240.0 million), followed by Indonesia (17%) and Kenya (15%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of palm oil to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $369.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $413.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $288.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export palm oil?
Yes. Uganda exported $57.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Tanzania. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $311.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for palm oil?
The HS code for palm oil is heading 1511. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1511.90 (88% of the value) and 1511.10 (12%).
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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