Pineapples exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported pineapples worth $4.1 million (17.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $4.1M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $843K | 265 t |
Where Uganda exports pineapples to
One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.5M | 61% |
| Rwanda | $291K | 7.2% |
| Israel | $199K | 4.9% |
| United States | $155K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $138K | 3.4% |
| China | $136K | 3.4% |
| South Sudan | $123K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 2.4% |
| Seychelles | $56K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $55K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 70% below the world average of $0.77, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda pineapples exports (HS 0804.30): 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 0804.30: Fruit, edible: pineapples, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of pineapples exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported pineapples worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy pineapples from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Rwanda (7%) and Israel (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. The Seychelles grew fastest among the top ten, up 686% on the year.
What is the average export price of pineapples per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $0.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of pineapples from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $843 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 381%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pineapples?
The HS code for pineapples is subheading 0804.30. 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 0804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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