Root vegetables imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of root vegetables by Uganda reached $2.1 million in 2024 (30.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 174% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.0 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 | $2.1M | 30.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 26.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 24.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $2K | 1 t |
Where Uganda imports root vegetables from
Kenya alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.1M | 99% |
| Rwanda | $15K | 0.7% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0706
| 0706.10 | Carrots and turnips | 100% |
| 0706.90 | Root vegetables (other types) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0706.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, 89% 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.
Root vegetables exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported root vegetables worth $849 thousand (1.4 thousand tonnes). Rwanda alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $708K | 83% |
| Kenya | $130K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.4% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $0K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda root vegetables imports (HS 0706): 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 0706: Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of root vegetables imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported root vegetables worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply root vegetables to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Rwanda (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of root vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $0.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of root vegetables to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export root vegetables?
Yes. Uganda exported $849 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Kenya and the Netherlands. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for root vegetables?
The HS code for root vegetables is heading 0706. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0706.10 (100% of the value) and 0706.90 (0%).
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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