Tropical fruit exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported tropical fruit worth $19.7 million (43.7 thousand tonnes). That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $19.7M | 43.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 25.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 20.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Uganda exports tropical fruit to
Most of it went to Kenya (27%), Qatar (18%), Oman (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+443% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $5.3M | 27% |
| Qatar | $3.6M | 18% |
| Oman | $2.9M | 15% |
| Rwanda | $2.2M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $849K | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $448K | 2.3% |
| Nepal | $334K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $333K | 1.7% |
| Israel | $252K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 0804
| 0804.40 | Avocados | 66% |
| 0804.30 | Pineapples | 21% |
| 0804.50 | Mangoes, guavas and mangosteens | 13% |
| 0804.20 | Figs | 0% |
| 0804.10 | Dates | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0804.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 73% below the world average of $1.68, 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.
Tropical fruit imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $1.9 million of tropical fruit in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Kenya alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.5M | 78% |
| United Arab Emirates | $310K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 2.7% |
| Iran | $18K | 0.9% |
| Iraq | $12K | 0.6% |
| Rwanda | $12K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 0.5% |
| China | $3K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.2% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda tropical fruit exports (HS 0804): 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 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical fruit exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported tropical fruit worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical fruit from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Qatar (18%) and Oman (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tropical fruit from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, an increase of 627%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also import tropical fruit?
Yes. Uganda imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical fruit?
The HS code for tropical fruit is heading 0804. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0804.40 (66% of the value) and 0804.30 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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