Refined palm oil imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined palm oil by Uganda reached $323.9 million in 2024 (221.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 74% 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 | $323.9M | 221.4K t |
| 2023 | $312.3M | 215.5K t |
| 2022 | $331.6M | 194.0K t |
| 2021 | $105.6M | 67.4K t |
| 2020 | $35.6M | 30.3K t |
| 2019 | $36.8M | 32.0K t |
| 2018 | $57.0M | 48.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 8.3K t |
Where Uganda imports refined palm oil from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $217.0M | 67% |
| Kenya | $51.0M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $46.6M | 14% |
| Singapore | $8.0M | 2.5% |
| India | $441K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $397K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $377K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $57K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 0% |
| Rwanda | $16K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, 45% above the world average of $1.01. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined palm oil exports from Uganda
Exports of refined palm oil by Uganda reached $57.9 million in 2024 (46.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 65% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda refined palm oil imports (HS 1511.90): 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 1511.90: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined palm oil imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported refined palm oil worth $323.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 221.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined palm oil to Uganda?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($217.0 million), followed by Kenya (16%) and Indonesia (14%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined palm oil to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $323.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $331.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $151.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export refined palm oil?
Yes. Uganda exported $57.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Tanzania. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $266.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined palm oil?
The HS code for refined palm oil is subheading 1511.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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