Soft drinks exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $40.0 million of soft drinks in 2024 (80.7 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 138% a year on average.
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 | $40.0M | 80.7K t |
| 2023 | $41.5M | 85.3K t |
| 2022 | $33.8M | 70.1K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 55.7K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 40.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 28.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 20.8K t |
| 2017 | $93K | 265 t |
Where Uganda exports soft drinks to
One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $22.6M | 56% |
| DR Congo | $11.8M | 29% |
| Rwanda | $4.0M | 10% |
| Kenya | $1.0M | 2.5% |
| Somalia | $416K | 1% |
| Burundi | $179K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $35K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $27K | 0.1% |
| United States | $13K | 0% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2202
| 2202.10 | Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | 89% |
| 2202.99 | Non-alcoholic beverages | 9.3% |
| 2202.91 | Non-alcoholic beer | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, 51% below the world average of $1.03, 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.
Soft drinks imports to Uganda
Imports of soft drinks by Uganda reached $12.1 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Kenya alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $7.0M | 58% |
| Austria | $2.3M | 19% |
| Tanzania | $831K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $611K | 5.1% |
| India | $297K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $231K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $180K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $139K | 1.2% |
| Greece | $123K | 1% |
| South Africa | $74K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda soft drinks exports (HS 2202): 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 2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of soft drinks exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported soft drinks worth $40.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy soft drinks from Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($22.6 million), followed by the DR Congo (29%) and Rwanda (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Burundi grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average export price of soft drinks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of soft drinks from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $93 thousand in 2017 to $40.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $41.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also import soft drinks?
Yes. Uganda imported $12.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, Austria and Tanzania. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $27.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for soft drinks?
The HS code for soft drinks is heading 2202. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2202.10 (89% of the value) and 2202.99 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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