Pepper and chili exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported pepper and chili worth $3.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.2 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 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 986 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 425 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 552 t |
Where Uganda exports pepper and chili to
Most of it went to Germany (20%), Spain (14%), Qatar (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+665% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $662K | 20% |
| Spain | $487K | 14% |
| Qatar | $483K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $399K | 12% |
| Italy | $342K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $149K | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $115K | 3.4% |
| Oman | $114K | 3.4% |
| Togo | $108K | 3.2% |
| Maldives | $90K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 0904
| 0904.11 | Peppercorns | 65% |
| 0904.21 | Dried chili peppers | 28% |
| 0904.22 | Ground chili powder | 5.1% |
| 0904.12 | Ground black pepper | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0904.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, close to the world average of $3.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pepper and chili imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $437 thousand of pepper and chili in 2024 (74 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Kenya (42%), Brazil (41%), India (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $184K | 42% |
| Brazil | $178K | 41% |
| India | $48K | 11% |
| Greece | $8K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $6K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $5K | 1.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.6% |
| China | $2K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.3% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda pepper and chili exports (HS 0904): 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 0904: Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta.
Common questions
What is the value of pepper and chili exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported pepper and chili worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy pepper and chili from Uganda?
Germany was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($662 thousand), followed by Spain (14%) and Qatar (14%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average export price of pepper and chili per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of pepper and chili from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also import pepper and chili?
Yes. Uganda imported $437 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, Brazil and India. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pepper and chili?
The HS code for pepper and chili is heading 0904. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0904.11 (64% of the value) and 0904.21 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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