Soya meal exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported soya meal worth $15.4 million (22.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 64% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.5 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 | $15.4M | 22.7K t |
| 2023 | $42.5M | 68.8K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 22.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 27.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 35.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 13.7K t |
Where Uganda exports soya meal to
One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 53% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $8.1M | 53% |
| United States | $2.8M | 18% |
| France | $2.1M | 13% |
| Rwanda | $1.9M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $498K | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 51% above the world average of $0.45. 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.
Soya meal imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $918 thousand of soya meal in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $813K | 89% |
| Brazil | $58K | 6.4% |
| Zambia | $36K | 3.9% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda soya meal exports (HS 2304): 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 2304: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil.
Common questions
What is the value of soya meal exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported soya meal worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 127 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries buy soya meal from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by the United States (18%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of soya meal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of soya meal from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.0 million in 2018 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2023 at $42.5 million. Over 7 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also import soya meal?
Yes. Uganda imported $918 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Brazil and Zambia. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for soya meal?
The HS code for soya meal is heading 2304. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2304.00. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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