Plantains exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $7.0 million of plantains in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $7.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Uganda exports plantains to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (43%), Kenya (15%), South Sudan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+563% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 43% |
| Kenya | $1.0M | 15% |
| South Sudan | $602K | 8.7% |
| Germany | $545K | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $307K | 4.4% |
| Canada | $265K | 3.8% |
| Norway | $186K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $149K | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $147K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $145K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, close to the world average of $0.72.
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 plantains exports (HS 0803.10): 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 0803.10: Fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of plantains exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported plantains worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries buy plantains from Uganda?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Kenya (15%) and South Sudan (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 563% on the year.
What is the average export price of plantains per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plantains from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2022 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plantains?
The HS code for plantains is subheading 0803.10. 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 0803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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