Tea exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tea by Uganda reached $55.8 million in 2024 (60.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $111.2 million.
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 | $55.8M | 60.6K t |
| 2023 | $96.9M | 91.6K t |
| 2022 | $111.2M | 94.4K t |
| 2021 | $87.5M | 61.7K t |
| 2020 | $82.5M | 62.1K t |
| 2019 | $74.0M | 57.7K t |
| 2018 | $104.7M | 78.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 6.2K t |
Where Uganda exports tea to
One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 68% of the value.
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.40 | Bulk black tea | 89% |
| 0902.30 | Packaged black tea | 11% |
| 0902.20 | Bulk green tea | 0.4% |
| 0902.10 | Packaged green tea | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, 75% below the world average of $3.70, 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.
Tea imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $699 thousand of tea in 2024 (172 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $505K | 72% |
| Sri Lanka | $67K | 9.5% |
| South Africa | $27K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 3.4% |
| India | $18K | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $13K | 1.9% |
| China | $13K | 1.8% |
| United States | $12K | 1.8% |
| South Sudan | $9K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda tea exports (HS 0902): 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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported tea worth $55.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy tea from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($38.0 million), followed by Pakistan (15%) and South Sudan (12%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average export price of tea per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $3.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tea from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $55.8 million in 2024, an increase of 280%. The peak was 2022 at $111.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $78.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also import tea?
Yes. Uganda imported $699 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, Sri Lanka and South Africa. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $55.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0902.40 (89% of the value) and 0902.30 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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