Sorghum exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported sorghum worth $21.0 million (83.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 105 countries for exports of this product. That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 134% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $47.6 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 | $21.0M | 83.4K t |
| 2023 | $47.6M | 65.7K t |
| 2022 | $37.0M | 51.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 30.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 26.7K t |
| 2019 | $25.0M | 36.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 47.3K t |
| 2017 | $55K | 100 t |
Where Uganda exports sorghum to
Most of it went to South Sudan (48%), Rwanda (27%), Kenya (22%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $10.0M | 48% |
| Rwanda | $5.6M | 27% |
| Kenya | $4.5M | 22% |
| Burundi | $853K | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $2K | 0% |
| Sierra Leone | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1007
| 1007.90 | Cereals: grain sorghum, other than seed | 73% |
| 1007.10 | Sorghum seed | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1007.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sorghum imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $14.0 million of sorghum in 2024 (42.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Tanzania alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $11.1M | 80% |
| Kenya | $2.3M | 16% |
| United States | $604K | 4.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $2K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda sorghum exports (HS 1007): 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 1007: Grain sorghum.
Common questions
What is the value of sorghum exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported sorghum worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 83.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 105 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries buy sorghum from Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Rwanda (27%) and Kenya (22%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average export price of sorghum per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sorghum from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55 thousand in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $47.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also import sorghum?
Yes. Uganda imported $14.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, Kenya and the United States. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorghum?
The HS code for sorghum is heading 1007. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1007.90 (73% of the value) and 1007.10 (27%).
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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