Processed cereals exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported processed cereals worth $21.1 million (154.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 476% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.2 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 | $21.1M | 154.0K t |
| 2023 | $34.2M | 134.2K t |
| 2022 | $24.6M | 92.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 61.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 29.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $33K | 125 t |
| 2017 | $0K | 0 t |
Where Uganda exports processed cereals to
One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $20.6M | 98% |
| South Sudan | $223K | 1.1% |
| Rwanda | $186K | 0.9% |
| United States | $42K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $19K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $12K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $9K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 0% |
| Portugal | $9K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1104
| 1104.30 | Cereal germ | 89% |
| 1104.23 | Processed corn | 11% |
| 1104.29 | Processed cereal grains | 0.2% |
| 1104.19 | Rolled cereal grains | 0.1% |
| 1104.22 | Processed oats | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1104.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 77% below the world average of $0.62, 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 processed cereals exports (HS 1104): 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 1104: Cereal grains otherwise worked (e.g. hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled) except rice of heading no. 1006; germ of cereals whole, rolled, flaked or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of processed cereals exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported processed cereals worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy processed cereals from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($20.6 million), followed by South Sudan (1%) and Rwanda (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 851% on the year.
What is the average export price of processed cereals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $0.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of processed cereals from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $34.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cereals?
The HS code for processed cereals is heading 1104. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1104.30 (89% of the value) and 1104.23 (11%).
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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