Spirits and liqueurs exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $24.6 million of spirits and liqueurs in 2024 (19.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 489% 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 | $24.6M | 19.0K t |
| 2023 | $27.0M | 20.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Uganda exports spirits and liqueurs to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $14.9M | 61% |
| South Sudan | $5.4M | 22% |
| Rwanda | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| Kenya | $859K | 3.5% |
| Sudan | $685K | 2.8% |
| Burundi | $273K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $247K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $232K | 0.9% |
| United States | $212K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $102K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2208
| 2208.60 | Vodka | 32% |
| 2208.90 | Spirits (other types) | 31% |
| 2208.50 | Gin | 27% |
| 2208.30 | Whiskey | 6% |
| 2208.70 | Liqueurs and cordials | 2.5% |
| 2208.40 | Rum | 1.1% |
| 2208.20 | Brandy | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2208.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 76% below the world average of $5.43, 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.
Spirits and liqueurs imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $11.9 million of spirits and liqueurs in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from United Kingdom (35%), Poland (22%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+420% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 35% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 22% |
| France | $1.1M | 9.3% |
| Kenya | $918K | 7.7% |
| Ireland | $762K | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $515K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $470K | 4% |
| United States | $307K | 2.6% |
| India | $287K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $208K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda spirits and liqueurs exports (HS 2208): 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 2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of spirits and liqueurs exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported spirits and liqueurs worth $24.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy spirits and liqueurs from Uganda?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by South Sudan (22%) and Rwanda (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Burundi grew fastest among the top ten, up 766% on the year.
What is the average export price of spirits and liqueurs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of spirits and liqueurs from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $24.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $27.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also import spirits and liqueurs?
Yes. Uganda imported $11.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Poland and France. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for spirits and liqueurs?
The HS code for spirits and liqueurs is heading 2208. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2208.60 (32% of the value) and 2208.90 (31%).
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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