Starchy roots and tubers exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $12.9 million of starchy roots and tubers in 2024 (47.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $12.9M | 47.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 24.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 24.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 862 t |
Where Uganda exports starchy roots and tubers to
Most of it went to Rwanda (46%), United Kingdom (26%), South Sudan (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+674% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $5.9M | 46% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 26% |
| South Sudan | $653K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $547K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $378K | 2.9% |
| Qatar | $363K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $340K | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $199K | 1.6% |
| France | $164K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $162K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 0714
| 0714.10 | Cassava root | 53% |
| 0714.20 | Sweet potatoes | 35% |
| 0714.30 | Yams | 5.4% |
| 0714.90 | Other starchy roots | 4% |
| 0714.40 | Taro | 1.3% |
| 0714.50 | Vegetable roots and tubers: yautia (Xanthosoma spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in… | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0714.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Starchy roots and tubers imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported starchy roots and tubers worth $2.1 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). Tanzania alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.1M | 100% |
| China | $10K | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Vietnam | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda starchy roots and tubers exports (HS 0714): 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 0714: Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content; fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets; sago pith.
Common questions
What is the value of starchy roots and tubers exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported starchy roots and tubers worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries buy starchy roots and tubers from Uganda?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (26%) and South Sudan (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 674% on the year.
What is the average export price of starchy roots and tubers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of starchy roots and tubers from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 670%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also import starchy roots and tubers?
Yes. Uganda imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, China and Nigeria. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for starchy roots and tubers?
The HS code for starchy roots and tubers is heading 0714. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0714.10 (53% of the value) and 0714.20 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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