Salt imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of salt by Uganda reached $25.8 million in 2024 (274.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 117% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $32.4 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 | $25.8M | 274.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 225.0K t |
| 2022 | $22.5M | 201.8K t |
| 2021 | $27.2M | 191.1K t |
| 2020 | $32.4M | 202.6K t |
| 2019 | $24.9M | 175.1K t |
| 2018 | $24.8M | 186.1K t |
| 2017 | $114K | 342 t |
Where Uganda imports salt from
Kenya alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $25.4M | 98% |
| Tanzania | $105K | 0.4% |
| India | $76K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $49K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $39K | 0.2% |
| China | $38K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $24K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $18K | 0.1% |
| United States | $15K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, 50% above the world average of $0.06. 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.
Salt exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $1.3 million of salt in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). South Sudan alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $692K | 53% |
| DR Congo | $305K | 23% |
| Rwanda | $294K | 22% |
| Burundi | $18K | 1.4% |
| United States | $2K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda salt imports (HS 2501): 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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported salt worth $25.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply salt to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($25.4 million), followed by Tanzania (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $0.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of salt to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $114 thousand in 2017 to $25.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $32.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export salt?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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