ugandaExport MarketUAE Uganda's largest export buyer by far, purchasing gold and precious metals through Gulf trading hubs.
UGANDA EXPORT INTELLIGENCE
Uganda Export Data: Discover What Uganda Sells to the World
Access verified Uganda export data powered by official customs and shipment-level intelligence. Analyze Uganda's export statistics, monitor product demand, identify active exporters, and explore buyer activity using TradeImeX's AI-powered trade data platform.
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CapitalKampala
Population50.9M
GDP$64.3B
Total merchandise export$12.8B
Global export rank93rd
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EXPORT MARKET
Uganda's Export Market at a Glance
Uganda's merchandise exports reached approximately $12.8B in 2025, up sharply from the prior year on a surge in gold re-exports and coffee shipments. As a resource-rich economy increasingly anchored by gold trade, Uganda's export base is dominated by precious metals, coffee, and cocoa, alongside sugar and mineral fuels. Demand is concentrated among the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and Italy.
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$12.8BTotal Imports
+59.24%Annual Growth
95+HS Code Covered
Database TypeCountry-Level Customs Export Records
PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE
Top Exports of Uganda by Product Category
TradeImeX's Uganda Export Data allows businesses to analyze the country's leading export categories using detailed HS code data. The largest exported product categories in 2025 include:
Top Exporting Products
Precious stones and metals HS Chapter 71
$6.4B50.02%
Coffee and TeaHS Chapter 09
$2.5B19.88%
Cocoa and cocoa preparationsHS Chapter 18
$633.0M4.94%
Sugars and sugar confectioneryHS Chapter 17
$244.3M1.91%
Mineral fuels, mineral oilsHS Chapter 27
$195.7M1.53%
Animal, vegetable, fats and oilHS Chapter 15
$176.6M1.38%
Beverages, spirits and vinegarHS Chapter 22
$173.6M1.36%
Ceramic productsHS Chapter 69
$171.4M 1.34%
Iron and steelHS Chapter 72
$169.4M1.32%
Products of the milling industryHS Chapter 11
$161.2M 1.26%
TOP EXPORT MARKETS
Uganda Exports by Destination: Key Trade Partners
Top 10 Export PartnersTrade value & share
| Rank | Country | Trade volume | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  UAE | $5.2B | (40.5%) |
| 2 |  Hong Kong | $1.3B | (10.5%) |
| 3 |  Italy | $715.3M | (5.6%) |
| 4 |  Kenya | $675.9M | (5.3%) |
| 5 |  DR. Congo | $661.1M | (5.2%) |
| 6 |  South Sudan | $523.7M | (4.1%) |
| 7 |  Germany | $378.2M | (3%) |
| 8 |  Rwanda | $363.6M | (2.8%) |
| 9 |  Netherlands | $288.9M | (2.3%) |
| 10 |  USA | $211.1M | (1.7%) |
TradeImeX enables users to analyze Uganda exports by country, compare buyer performance, and understand demand concentration across global markets. The top export destinations of Uganda include:
Hong Kong A major buyer of gold and precious-metal shipments from Uganda.
Italy Purchases coffee and precious metals from Uganda's agricultural and mining sectors.
Kenya A key regional buyer of manufactured goods, coffee, and foodstuffs from Uganda.
DR. Congo A significant regional buyer of manufactured and agricultural goods from Uganda.
South Sudan Purchases foodstuffs, beverages, and manufactured goods from Uganda through cross-border trade.
Germany Imports coffee and cocoa from Uganda via European distribution hubs.
Rawanda Buys manufactured goods and foodstuffs from Uganda through regional trade routes.
Netherlannds A European buyer of coffee and agricultural products from Uganda.
USA Purchases coffee and specialty agricultural products from Uganda.
UGANDA EXPORT INTELLIGENCE
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Gold, coffee, and cocoa exports
Uganda's export economy has become increasingly concentrated around gold re-exports, with the United Arab Emirates alone absorbing over 40% of all shipments. A narrow circle of buyers led by the UAE, Hong Kong, and Italy dominates this trade, while coffee and cocoa provide a more diversified agricultural export base. Businesses can find opportunities by targeting buyers seeking reliable coffee, cocoa, and agricultural supply from Uganda beyond the dominant gold trade.
Growth opportunityGold, coffee, and cocoa exports
Commercial targetBuyers seeking diversified sourcing from Uganda's agricultural sector beyond the UAE-dominated gold corridor
Risk to monitorExtreme buyer concentration in the UAE and volatility tied to gold re-export flows
Reflects export market scale, diversification, and consistency of demand.
Given heavy concentration in gold re-exports and near-total reliance on the UAE as the dominant buyer.
Coffee, cocoa, and specialty agricultural buyers seeking to diversify Uganda's narrow, UAE-heavy export base.
COMMERCIAL USE CASES
How Uganda Export Data Supports Commercial Teams
Buyers & Import Teams
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Sourcing & Supplier Discovery
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Market & Competitor Research
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FAQs
Uganda Export Data FAQs
What information is included in Uganda Export Data?
The database includes exporter names, buyer names, HS codes, shipment values, quantities, destination countries, ports, shipment dates, and product descriptions sourced from official Uganda customs and international trade statistics.
How large were Uganda's exports in 2025?
Uganda exported goods worth approximately $12.8B during 2025, a change of +59.24% compared with 2024.
Can I search Uganda exports by HS Code?
Yes. TradeImeX allows users to search Uganda exports by HS Code to analyze product demand, shipment trends, and exporter activity.
Does the database include company-level shipment records?
Yes. Uganda's exporters' data provides verified company-level shipment records to support buyer identification, sourcing, and market research.
How does TradeImeX's AI search improve market research?
TradeImeX's AI search feature uses artificial intelligence to identify demand trends, buyer opportunities, supplier networks, and emerging product categories using real shipment data.
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