Potatoes imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported potatoes worth $11.4 million (137.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 122% 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 | $11.4M | 137.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 94.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 33.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 68.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 27.0K t |
| 2019 | $446K | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $582K | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $43K | 58 t |
Where Uganda imports potatoes from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $6.4M | 56% |
| Tanzania | $4.9M | 44% |
| Rwanda | $27K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.08 per kg, 80% below the world average of $0.40, 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.
Potatoes exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported potatoes worth $4.5 million (17.6 thousand tonnes). Rwanda alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $4.2M | 94% |
| South Sudan | $181K | 4% |
| Germany | $40K | 0.9% |
| DR Congo | $16K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda potatoes imports (HS 0701): 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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of potatoes imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported potatoes worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 137.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply potatoes to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Tanzania (43%) and Rwanda (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $0.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potatoes to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42 thousand in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Uganda also export potatoes?
Yes. Uganda exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, South Sudan and Germany. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0701.90. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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