Rough wood exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $4.7 million of rough wood in 2024 (24.7 thousand tonnes). That is 58% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.3 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 | $4.7M | 24.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 27.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 21.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 8.3K t |
Where Uganda exports rough wood to
One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+601% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $3.2M | 68% |
| Kenya | $693K | 15% |
| India | $242K | 5.1% |
| Somalia | $188K | 4% |
| Rwanda | $181K | 3.8% |
| DR Congo | $154K | 3.3% |
| United States | $34K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $17K | 0.4% |
| South Sudan | $16K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4403
| 4403.98 | Eucalyptus logs | 56% |
| 4403.99 | Rough logs (other species) | 23% |
| 4403.22 | Pine logs (small) | 20% |
| 4403.11 | Treated rough wood (coniferous) | 0.7% |
| 4403.21 | Pine logs (large) | 0.4% |
| 4403.49 | Tropical logs (other species) | 0.3% |
| 4403.12 | Treated rough wood (non-coniferous) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.15. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda rough wood exports (HS 4403): 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 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared.
Common questions
What is the value of rough wood exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported rough wood worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough wood from Uganda?
Tanzania was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Kenya (15%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 601% on the year.
What is the average export price of rough wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of rough wood from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rough wood?
The HS code for rough wood is heading 4403. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4403.98 (56% of the value) and 4403.99 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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