Uganda Trade Data
Uganda Import Export Data, Uganda Customs and Shipment Data
Uganda is a landlocked East African economy with major exports in gold (HS 71), coffee (HS 09), fish (HS 03), tea (HS 09), and tobacco (HS 24). Key export destinations include the UAE, Kenya, DR Congo, India, and Italy. Uganda is also expected to begin crude oil exports following the development of the Lake Albert oil fields and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). Imports are dominated by petroleum (HS 27), machinery (HS 84), vehicles (HS 87), iron & steel (HS 72), and pharmaceutical products (HS 30). Uganda applies HS 2022 with 8-digit codes under the EAC Common External Tariff, administered by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) – Customs, within the EAC Customs Union, AfCFTA, WTO framework. Trade figures on this page are based on Uganda's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.
Uganda Import Data
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Uganda Shipping Data
Uganda Importers Database
Uganda Exporters Database
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Uganda Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Uganda trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Uganda's Top Import Product Sector based on Uganda trade data?
Uganda import data 2020 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Precious Metals (24.8%), based on verified Uganda trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2020, Uganda as a global importer, ranks at 110 / 226, with a total import value of US$ 7.94B.
Top 3 Uganda Import Product Sector 2020:
Precious Metals
Imported at US$ 1.97B , accounting for 24.8% of total imports
Machines
Imported at US$ 993.40M , accounting for 12.5% of total imports
Chemical Products
Imported at US$ 932.35M , accounting for 11.7% of total imports
What are Uganda's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2020 vs 2019
Import trade grew by +5.8% , from US$ 7.50B to US$ 7.94B
2019 vs 2018
Import trade grew by +16.5% , from US$ 6.44B to US$ 7.50B
2018 vs 2017
Import trade grew by +15.0% , from US$ 5.60B to US$ 6.44B
2020 Uganda Imports
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What are Uganda top 3 import products by HS codes in 2020?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 71 (US$ 1.97B)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 27 (US$ 690.70M)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 84 (US$ 590.82M)
Who are Uganda top 3 import trade partners in 2020?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2020: China (US$ 1.18B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2020: Kenya (US$ 939.97M)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2020: India (US$ 797.24M)
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Uganda Customs Data & Import-Export Shipment Data
How to use Uganda customs data to track corridor shipments, port access, and inland market supply flows?
- Search shipment records by product, HS code, importer, exporter, origin, and transaction date.
- Track how goods move through Uganda across ports, inland corridors, and neighboring growth markets.
- Monitor shipment activity linked to logistics corridors, essential imports, and export-oriented sectors.
- Use customs data to understand supply access, route dependence, and cross-border product movement.
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Uganda Corridor Trade Insights & Connectivity Analytics
How to use Uganda customs data to analyse trade connectivity, route dependence, and regional market movement?
- Visualise import-export trends by product, route, partner country, trade value, and shipment frequency.
- Compare surrounding markets to see how demand, logistics access, and trade direction differ across the region.
- Detect route shifts, growing product categories, and changing commercial links over time.
- Turn customs records into route-level intelligence for regional expansion, supply planning, and market prioritisation.
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Uganda Cross-Border Buyer & Supply Chain Intelligence
How to use Uganda customs data to find active importers, buyers, suppliers, and corridor-linked traders?
- Identify companies importing, exporting, or distributing products through Uganda's trade corridors.
- Discover which buyers and suppliers appear consistently in shipment records and nearby regional flows.
- Build lead lists based on route-connected trade activity rather than static contact databases.
- Support distributor search, sourcing strategy, and cross-border partner development with shipment-based intelligence.
Uganda Import Export Trade Data Coverage
Uganda Import Data
How can Uganda import data help businesses identify active importers, corridor buyers, and regional supply opportunities?
- Access detailed Uganda shipment records covering essential imports, industrial goods, and corridor-linked trade categories.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across port access routes, inland corridors, and Indian Ocean connections.
- Identify active importers and corridor-linked buyers operating in Uganda's East African trade network.
- Discover sourcing opportunities and buyer-supplier networks linked to logistics corridors and regional growth market demand.
Uganda Export Data
How can Uganda export data help businesses identify international buyers and track corridor and regional export activity?
- Search by Uganda exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across agricultural, commodity, and corridor-traded product lines.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to East African and Indian Ocean export corridors.
- Identify new international buyers and regional market opportunities for Uganda's corridor-linked exports.
- Analyse Uganda's export flow, corridor concentration, and cross-border trading patterns.
Uganda Trade Data Analytics
How can Uganda trade data analytics uncover corridor trade trends, connectivity patterns, and East Africa market insights?
- Apply big data analysis on Uganda historical trade records across essential goods, agricultural, and corridor-linked trade sectors.
- Track Uganda import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for corridor and regional connectivity trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to East African trade corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand route dependence, supply access, and regional connectivity.
- Identify top-performing corridor markets and regional trade opportunities in Uganda.
Advantages of Uganda Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
2020 Uganda Imports
US $7.94B2020 Uganda Exports
US $5.87BWhat trade insights are included in Uganda import and export trade data?
Uganda trade data provides detailed shipment records, including importer/exporter names, HS codes, product descriptions, values, and ports, enabling accurate analysis of trade flows and partner identification.
How to find international buyers and suppliers using Uganda trade data?
Use Uganda import-export data to identify verified buyers and suppliers by filtering shipment records through HS codes, product keywords, and company names for targeted B2B prospecting.
How to analyse Uganda trade trends and market demand using Uganda trade data?
Uganda trade data analytics helps track import and export trends, monitor demand by HS code, evaluate top trading partners, and uncover market opportunities through insights from historical and near-real-time trade data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Uganda Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Uganda in 2020?
On the export side, the leading export product is Precious metals, gems and jewelry (HS 71) with a total export value of US$ 3.47B, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 5.87B. Key export categories also include Precious Metals.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Uganda. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
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