Peanuts imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported peanuts worth $22.8 million (126.5 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $22.8M | 126.5K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 64.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 33.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 30.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 36.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 7.1K t |
Where Uganda imports peanuts from
Tanzania alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $20.7M | 91% |
| DR Congo | $2.1M | 9.4% |
| South Sudan | $14K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1202
| 1202.42 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, | 91% |
| 1202.30 | Raw peanuts | 9.1% |
| 1202.41 | Unshelled raw peanuts | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 86% below the world average of $1.29, 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.
Peanuts exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported peanuts worth $1.8 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (27%), United Kingdom (23%), Germany (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+341% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $489K | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $425K | 24% |
| Germany | $349K | 19% |
| South Sudan | $242K | 13% |
| Canada | $73K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $29K | 1.6% |
| Norway | $29K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 1.5% |
| United States | $25K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda peanuts imports (HS 1202): 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 1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
Common questions
What is the value of peanuts imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported peanuts worth $22.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 126.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply peanuts to Uganda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by the DR Congo (9%) and South Sudan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of peanuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of peanuts to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2018 to $22.8 million in 2024, an increase of 922%. The peak was 2023 at $25.2 million. Over 7 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export peanuts?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, the United Kingdom and Germany. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $21.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for peanuts?
The HS code for peanuts is heading 1202. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1202.42 (91% of the value) and 1202.30 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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