2023
Exports
$79.1MWorld Rnk 26 / 150
Flag Rnk 8 / 973
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Palm Oil
-2.25Rnk 1010 / 1025
2023
Imports
$336MWorld Rnk 33 / 206
Flag Rnk 4 / 1146
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Uganda
-0.62Rnk 91 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Uganda exported $79.1M in Palm Oil, making it the 26th largest exporter of Palm Oil in the world. At the same year, Palm Oil was the 8th most exported product in Uganda. The main destination of Palm Oil exports from Uganda are: Democratic Republic of the Congo ($49.9M), South Sudan ($29M), Tanzania ($123k), Burundi ($34.4k), and Sudan ($29.1k).

The fastest growing export markets for Palm Oil of Uganda between 2022 and 2023 were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($34M), Burundi ($34.4k), and Tanzania ($27.3k).

Imports In 2023, Uganda imported $336M in Palm Oil, becoming the 33rd largest importer of Palm Oil in the world. At the same year, Palm Oil was the 4th most imported product in Uganda. Uganda imports Palm Oil primarily from: Malaysia ($156M), Indonesia ($98.8M), Kenya ($74.5M), Singapore ($5.07M), and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1.08M).

The fastest growing import markets in Palm Oil for Uganda between 2022 and 2023 were Kenya ($13.2M), Indonesia ($321k), and Singapore ($114k).

Latest Trends

Jan 2025

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Palm Oil. Countries are shown based on data availability.

* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$79.1M
IMPORTS (2023)$336M
NET TRADE (2023)-$257M

In 2023, Uganda exported $79.1M in Palm Oil. The main destinations of Uganda exports on Palm Oil were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($49.9M), South Sudan ($29M), Tanzania ($123k), Burundi ($34.4k), and Sudan ($29.1k).

In 2023, Uganda imported $336M in Palm Oil, mainly from Malaysia ($156M), Indonesia ($98.8M), Kenya ($74.5M), Singapore ($5.07M), and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1.08M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Palm Oil EXPORT MARKETS FOR Uganda WERE (2022 - 2023):
Burundi$34.4k (1%)
Tanzania$27.3k (28.4%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Palm Oil BY Uganda WERE (2022 - 2023):
South Sudan-$16.6M (-36.4%)
Ethiopia-$232k (-100%)
Kenya-$131k (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, Uganda's main exporting competitors in Palm Oil were:
In 2023, Uganda's main importing competitors in Palm Oil were:
India $8.7B
China $4.85B

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Trade Value of Palm Oil by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALEthiopia+ $138k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALIndonesia+ $1.26M

Palm Oil’s highest export potential is Ethiopia. With an export gap of $138k.   Palm Oil’s highest import potential is Indonesia with an import gap of $1.26M.

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