Sugar confectionery imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar confectionery by Uganda reached $33.9 million in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% 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 | $33.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 909 t |
Where Uganda imports sugar confectionery from
Kenya alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $28.9M | 85% |
| India | $2.1M | 6.2% |
| China | $903K | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $764K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $186K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $170K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $159K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $153K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $102K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $88K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.10 | Chewing gum | 71% |
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, 31% below the world average of $3.85, 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.
Sugar confectionery exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $3.8 million of sugar confectionery in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 88% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $3.3M | 88% |
| South Sudan | $327K | 8.6% |
| Switzerland | $59K | 1.6% |
| Rwanda | $19K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $19K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
| Seychelles | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda sugar confectionery imports (HS 1704): 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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported sugar confectionery worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar confectionery to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($28.9 million), followed by India (6%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 854% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $3.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar confectionery to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export sugar confectionery?
Yes. Uganda exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Switzerland. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $30.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1704.10 (71% of the value) and 1704.90 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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