Tobacco products exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported tobacco products worth $29.8 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 203% 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 | $29.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $13K | 0 t |
Where Uganda exports tobacco products to
The largest buyer markets were Burundi (38%), South Sudan (26%), Nigeria (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $11.4M | 38% |
| South Sudan | $7.9M | 26% |
| Nigeria | $5.8M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 7% |
| Tanzania | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Angola | $987K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $260K | 0.9% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2403
| 2403.11 | Water pipe tobacco | 62% |
| 2403.99 | Tobacco products (other) | 38% |
| 2403.19 | Smoking tobacco | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, 80% below the world average of $17.71, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda tobacco products exports (HS 2403): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2403: Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported tobacco products worth $29.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy tobacco products from Uganda?
Burundi was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by South Sudan (26%) and Nigeria (20%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average export price of tobacco products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $17.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tobacco products from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13 thousand in 2017 to $29.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco products?
The HS code for tobacco products is heading 2403. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2403.11 (62% of the value) and 2403.99 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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