Prepared fruit imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared fruit by Uganda reached $5.0 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 80% 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 | $5.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $83K | 58 t |
Where Uganda imports prepared fruit from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.0M | 79% |
| Tanzania | $623K | 12% |
| Egypt | $79K | 1.6% |
| India | $66K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $60K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $44K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $35K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $27K | 0.5% |
| United States | $26K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2008
| 2008.99 | Prepared fruit (other) | 88% |
| 2008.19 | Prepared nuts | 7.3% |
| 2008.11 | Prepared peanuts | 3% |
| 2008.40 | Prepared pears | 0.7% |
| 2008.60 | Prepared cherries | 0.4% |
| 2008.97 | Fruit and nut mixtures | 0.2% |
| 2008.93 | Prepared cranberries | 0.1% |
| 2008.70 | Prepared peaches | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 63% below the world average of $2.95, 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.
Prepared fruit exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported prepared fruit worth $734 thousand (590 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kenya (35%), United States (14%), Ghana (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $255K | 35% |
| United States | $105K | 14% |
| Ghana | $67K | 9.1% |
| Chad | $66K | 9% |
| Norway | $57K | 7.8% |
| Canada | $45K | 6.1% |
| DR Congo | $36K | 4.9% |
| Rwanda | $33K | 4.5% |
| South Sudan | $18K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $12K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda prepared fruit imports (HS 2008): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fruit imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported prepared fruit worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fruit to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Tanzania (12%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $2.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared fruit to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Uganda also export prepared fruit?
Yes. Uganda exported $734 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, the United States and Ghana. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fruit?
The HS code for prepared fruit is heading 2008. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2008.99 (88% of the value) and 2008.19 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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