Sugar exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported sugar worth $162.3 million (241.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 105% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 351% 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 | $162.3M | 241.1K t |
| 2023 | $79.3M | 94.9K t |
| 2022 | $155.4M | 224.6K t |
| 2021 | $99.6M | 196.0K t |
| 2020 | $71.0M | 135.6K t |
| 2019 | $54.0M | 103.2K t |
| 2018 | $75.0M | 119.0K t |
| 2017 | $4K | 2 t |
Where Uganda exports sugar to
The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (36%), South Sudan (28%), Kenya (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.99 | Pure sucrose | 91% |
| 1701.91 | Flavoured sucrose | 7.3% |
| 1701.14 | Other raw cane sugar | 1.3% |
| 1701.12 | Raw beet sugar | 0% |
| 1701.13 | Centrifugal cane sugar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sugar imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported sugar worth $34.3 million (50.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Thailand (24%), Saudi Arabia (23%), Egypt (21%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $8.4M | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.9M | 23% |
| Egypt | $7.3M | 21% |
| India | $5.8M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.4M | 13% |
| Mauritius | $294K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $129K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $26K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $10K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda sugar exports (HS 1701): 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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported sugar worth $162.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 241.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries buy sugar from Uganda?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($59.1 million), followed by South Sudan (28%) and Kenya (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. South Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average export price of sugar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sugar from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $162.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $87.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also import sugar?
Yes. Uganda imported $34.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $127.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1701.99 (91% of the value) and 1701.91 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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