Skim milk exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of skim milk by Uganda reached $2.2 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.0 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 | $2.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $50K | 58 t |
Where Uganda exports skim milk to
One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 79% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $1.7M | 79% |
| Rwanda | $442K | 20% |
| Burundi | $15K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
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 skim milk exports (HS 0401.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0401.10: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1%.
Common questions
What is the value of skim milk exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported skim milk worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 129 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy skim milk from Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Rwanda (20%) and Burundi (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of skim milk per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of skim milk from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for skim milk?
The HS code for skim milk is subheading 0401.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 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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