Wood poles and stakes exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported wood poles and stakes worth $3.9 million (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 1041% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 72% 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 | $3.9M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $346K | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $31K | 44 t |
| 2021 | $1K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $0K | - |
| 2019 | $1K | 18 t |
| 2018 | $151K | 423 t |
Where Uganda exports wood poles and stakes to
Tanzania alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+867% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.3M | 59% |
| Rwanda | $1.4M | 36% |
| India | $103K | 2.6% |
| South Sudan | $38K | 1% |
| Burundi | $28K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4404
| 4404.20 | Hardwood poles | 94% |
| 4404.10 | Softwood poles | 5.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4404.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 44% below the world average of $0.61, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda wood poles and stakes exports (HS 4404): 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 4404: Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets, stakes of wood, pointed, not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed, not turned, bent, etc., suitable for walking sticks, umbrellas, tool handles, etc..
Common questions
What is the value of wood poles and stakes exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported wood poles and stakes worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 116 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports.
Which countries buy wood poles and stakes from Uganda?
Tanzania was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Rwanda (36%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 867% on the year.
What is the average export price of wood poles and stakes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $0.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wood poles and stakes from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $150 thousand in 2018 to $3.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $639 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for wood poles and stakes?
The HS code for wood poles and stakes is heading 4404. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4404.20 (94% of the value) and 4404.10 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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