Yeast imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of yeast by Uganda reached $16.0 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $16.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 924 t |
Where Uganda imports yeast from
Most of the value came from Kenya (36%), Turkey (15%), Egypt (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $5.7M | 36% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 15% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 14% |
| China | $2.0M | 12% |
| Mexico | $1.7M | 11% |
| France | $1.4M | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $566K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $32K | 0.2% |
| India | $23K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Active yeast | 64% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powder | 36% |
| 2102.20 | Inactive yeast | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Yeast exports from Uganda
Exports of yeast by Uganda reached $3.9 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda yeast imports (HS 2102): 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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported yeast worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Egypt (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of yeast to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 589%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export yeast?
Yes. Uganda exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Burundi. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (64% of the value) and 2102.30 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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