Sweet potatoes exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $4.6 million of sweet potatoes in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 178% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $4.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 756 t |
Where Uganda exports sweet potatoes to
One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+873% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 53% |
| Germany | $383K | 8.4% |
| Qatar | $362K | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $327K | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $279K | 6.1% |
| Canada | $129K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 2.3% |
| France | $90K | 2% |
| South Sudan | $84K | 1.8% |
| United States | $71K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, 48% above the world average of $0.92. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda sweet potatoes exports (HS 0714.20): 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 0714.20: Vegetable roots and tubers: sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet potatoes exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported sweet potatoes worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 178% on 2023.
Which countries buy sweet potatoes from Uganda?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Qatar (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 873% on the year.
What is the average export price of sweet potatoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $0.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sweet potatoes from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet potatoes?
The HS code for sweet potatoes is subheading 0714.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0714 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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