Salted fish (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported salted fish (other) worth $8.6 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 139 countries for imports of this product. That is 126% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 97% 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 | $8.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $447K | 939 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $863K | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $662K | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $149K | 892 t |
Where Uganda imports salted fish (other) from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 67% below the world average of $3.08, 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.
Salted fish (other) exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported salted fish (other) worth $1.7 million (882 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 88% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.5M | 88% |
| Rwanda | $128K | 7.8% |
| United States | $72K | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda salted fish (other) imports (HS 0305.69): 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 0305.69: Fish: salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.6.
Common questions
What is the value of salted fish (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported salted fish (other) worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 139 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 126% on 2023.
Which countries supply salted fish (other) to Uganda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by South Sudan (25%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of salted fish (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $3.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of salted fish (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $148 thousand in 2018 to $8.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export salted fish (other)?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Rwanda and the United States. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for salted fish (other)?
The HS code for salted fish (other) is subheading 0305.69. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0305 page.
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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