Wheat flour exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $34.9 million of wheat flour in 2024 (57.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 429% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $59.9 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 | $34.9M | 57.0K t |
| 2023 | $38.0M | 52.2K t |
| 2022 | $59.9M | 81.4K t |
| 2021 | $38.8M | 66.1K t |
| 2020 | $29.3M | 57.3K t |
| 2019 | $28.0M | 53.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 35.1K t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Uganda exports wheat flour to
One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 77% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $27.0M | 77% |
| DR Congo | $7.7M | 22% |
| Rwanda | $95K | 0.3% |
| United States | $52K | 0.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $32K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $16K | 0.1% |
| Sudan | $3K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $3K | 0% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheat flour imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $1.3 million of wheat flour in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.2M | 93% |
| India | $51K | 3.8% |
| Kenya | $13K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 0.7% |
| United States | $2K | 0.2% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda wheat flour exports (HS 1101): 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 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat flour exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported wheat flour worth $34.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy wheat flour from Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($27.0 million), followed by the DR Congo (22%) and Rwanda (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of wheat flour per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wheat flour from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $34.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $59.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.8 million a year.
Does Uganda also import wheat flour?
Yes. Uganda imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, India and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $33.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
The HS code for wheat flour is heading 1101. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1101.00. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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