Sweetened condensed milk exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $7.0 million of sweetened condensed milk in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 134% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 346% 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 | $7.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 597 t |
| 2021 | $296K | 168 t |
| 2020 | $266K | 155 t |
| 2019 | $451K | 257 t |
| 2018 | $196K | 109 t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Uganda exports sweetened condensed milk to
One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, 24% above the world average of $2.13. 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.
Sweetened condensed milk imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported sweetened condensed milk worth $308 thousand (166 tonnes). Netherlands alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+631% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $160K | 52% |
| New Zealand | $42K | 14% |
| Ireland | $41K | 13% |
| China | $22K | 7% |
| South Sudan | $13K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $6K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $4K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $4K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda sweetened condensed milk exports (HS 0402.99): 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 0402.99: Dairy produce: milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms.
Common questions
What is the value of sweetened condensed milk exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported sweetened condensed milk worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 134% on 2023.
Which countries buy sweetened condensed milk from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by South Sudan (35%) and the DR Congo (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average export price of sweetened condensed milk per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $2.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sweetened condensed milk from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also import sweetened condensed milk?
Yes. Uganda imported $308 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, New Zealand and Ireland. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweetened condensed milk?
The HS code for sweetened condensed milk is subheading 0402.99. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0402 page.
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