Puffed cereals imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported puffed cereals worth $2.0 million (663 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $2.0M | 663 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 630 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 641 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 463 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 520 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 552 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 534 t |
| 2017 | $266K | 118 t |
Where Uganda imports puffed cereals from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.3M | 64% |
| United Kingdom | $171K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $146K | 7.3% |
| India | $135K | 6.7% |
| South Africa | $128K | 6.4% |
| Egypt | $106K | 5.3% |
| China | $23K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.5% |
| United States | $10K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, close to the world average of $3.46.
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 puffed cereals imports (HS 1904.10): 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 1904.10: Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products.
Common questions
What is the value of puffed cereals imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported puffed cereals worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 663 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply puffed cereals to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (8%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 328% on the year.
What is the average import price of puffed cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $3.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of puffed cereals to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $266 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 658%. The peak was 2022 at $2.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for puffed cereals?
The HS code for puffed cereals is subheading 1904.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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