Soybeans exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported soybeans worth $6.4 million (10.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.1 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 | $6.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 22.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 23.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $703K | 924 t |
Where Uganda exports soybeans to
Kenya alone took 67% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.3M | 67% |
| Rwanda | $2.0M | 32% |
| Sierra Leone | $31K | 0.5% |
| DR Congo | $8K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $6K | 0.1% |
| Estonia | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1201
| 1201.10 | Soybean seeds | 57% |
| 1201.90 | Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | 43% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1201.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 28% above the world average of $0.47. 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.
Soybeans imports to Uganda
Imports of soybeans by Uganda reached $3.8 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda soybeans exports (HS 1201): 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 1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of soybeans exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported soybeans worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy soybeans from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Rwanda (32%) and Sierra Leone (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of soybeans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of soybeans from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $703 thousand in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 803%. The peak was 2023 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also import soybeans?
Yes. Uganda imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, Tanzania and Brazil. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for soybeans?
The HS code for soybeans is heading 1201. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1201.10 (57% of the value) and 1201.90 (43%).
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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