Spices (other varieties) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spices (other varieties) by Uganda reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 765 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 736 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 763 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 686 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 737 t |
| 2017 | $73K | 41 t |
Where Uganda imports spices (other varieties) from
Kenya alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.9M | 90% |
| Tanzania | $118K | 3.7% |
| India | $82K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $62K | 1.9% |
| China | $21K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $6K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, close to the world average of $2.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spices (other varieties) exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $804 thousand of spices (other varieties) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $432K | 54% |
| Qatar | $110K | 14% |
| Canada | $96K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $63K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 3.2% |
| South Sudan | $19K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 2% |
| Belgium | $10K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $9K | 1.2% |
| Rwanda | $8K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda spices (other varieties) imports (HS 0910.99): 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 0910.99: Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910.
Common questions
What is the value of spices (other varieties) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported spices (other varieties) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply spices (other varieties) to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Tanzania (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of spices (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spices (other varieties) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export spices (other varieties)?
Yes. Uganda exported $804 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Qatar and Canada. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for spices (other varieties)?
The HS code for spices (other varieties) is subheading 0910.99. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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