Vanilla exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported vanilla worth $21.5 million (556 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. That is 44% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.1 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 | $21.5M | 556 t |
| 2023 | $38.1M | 246 t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 180 t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 82 t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 47 t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 39 t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 29 t |
| 2017 | $28.3M | 92 t |
Where Uganda exports vanilla to
United States alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.8M | 50% |
| France | $4.1M | 19% |
| India | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $936K | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | $709K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $577K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $470K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $179K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $173K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0905
| 0905.10 | Spices: vanilla, neither crushed nor ground | 96% |
| 0905.20 | Ground vanilla | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0905.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.60 per kg, close to the world average of $41.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vanilla imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported vanilla worth $261 thousand (6 tonnes). Belgium alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $242K | 93% |
| Tanzania | $15K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.6% |
| United States | $2K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda vanilla exports (HS 0905): 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 0905: Vanilla.
Common questions
What is the value of vanilla exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported vanilla worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 556 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 119 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries buy vanilla from Uganda?
The United States was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by France (19%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average export price of vanilla per kg?
The average declared export value was about $38.60 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $41.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of vanilla from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.3 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $38.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also import vanilla?
Yes. Uganda imported $261 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Tanzania and Turkey. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vanilla?
The HS code for vanilla is heading 0905. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0905.10 (96% of the value) and 0905.20 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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