Wine imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported wine worth $4.5 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Uganda imports wine from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 57% |
| France | $760K | 17% |
| Italy | $443K | 9.8% |
| Spain | $251K | 5.6% |
| Argentina | $115K | 2.6% |
| Chile | $91K | 2% |
| Australia | $77K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $44K | 1% |
| China | $38K | 0.8% |
| New Zealand | $28K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2204
| 2204.21 | Still wine | 77% |
| 2204.10 | Sparkling wine | 13% |
| 2204.22 | Wine bulk 2-10L | 7.7% |
| 2204.29 | Wine bulk 10L+ | 1.9% |
| 2204.30 | Grape must | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, 43% below the world average of $3.73, 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.
Wine exports from Uganda
Exports of wine by Uganda reached $771 thousand in 2024 (380 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (49%), DR Congo (20%), South Sudan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+630% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $376K | 49% |
| DR Congo | $154K | 20% |
| South Sudan | $67K | 8.7% |
| South Africa | $53K | 6.8% |
| France | $38K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $23K | 3% |
| Rwanda | $21K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $13K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 1.4% |
| Burundi | $10K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda wine imports (HS 2204): 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 2204: Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of wine imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported wine worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply wine to Uganda?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by France (17%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 490% on the year.
What is the average import price of wine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $3.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wine to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2018 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export wine?
Yes. Uganda exported $771 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, the DR Congo and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for wine?
The HS code for wine is heading 2204. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2204.21 (77% of the value) and 2204.10 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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