Wheat imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $216.4 million of wheat in 2024 (756.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $216.4M | 756.7K t |
| 2023 | $236.4M | 748.9K t |
| 2022 | $201.3M | 548.3K t |
| 2021 | $125.4M | 461.4K t |
| 2020 | $130.2M | 576.2K t |
| 2019 | $145.3M | 654.3K t |
| 2018 | $99.5M | 461.0K t |
| 2017 | $70.3M | 360.5K t |
Where Uganda imports wheat from
Russia alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $183.5M | 85% |
| Argentina | $22.5M | 10% |
| Canada | $7.5M | 3.5% |
| Uruguay | $1.9M | 0.9% |
| Latvia | $839K | 0.4% |
| Ukraine | $165K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $55K | 0% |
| Poland | $35K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $15K | 0% |
| Australia | $12K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1001
| 1001.99 | Common wheat grain | 100% |
| 1001.19 | Durum wheat grain | 0% |
| 1001.91 | Common wheat seed | 0% |
| 1001.11 | Durum wheat seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
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 wheat imports (HS 1001): 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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported wheat worth $216.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 756.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to Uganda?
Russia was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($183.5 million), followed by Argentina (10%) and Canada (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.3 million in 2017 to $216.4 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. The peak was 2023 at $236.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $153.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 1001.99 (100% of the value) and 1001.19 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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