Ready-to-eat pasta imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ready-to-eat pasta by Uganda reached $5.9 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.5 million.
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 | $5.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $84K | 41 t |
Where Uganda imports ready-to-eat pasta from
Kenya alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $3.7M | 62% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 23% |
| Egypt | $593K | 10% |
| China | $97K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $73K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $39K | 0.7% |
| Iran | $28K | 0.5% |
| India | $21K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 44% below the world average of $2.61, 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 ready-to-eat pasta imports (HS 1902.30): 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 1902.30: Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of ready-to-eat pasta imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported ready-to-eat pasta worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply ready-to-eat pasta to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Turkey (23%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of ready-to-eat pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ready-to-eat pasta to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ready-to-eat pasta?
The HS code for ready-to-eat pasta is subheading 1902.30. 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 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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