Rice in Uganda | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, Uganda exported $1.95M in Rice, making it the 78th largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 155th most exported product in Uganda. The main destination of Rice exports from Uganda are: South Sudan ($973k), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($893k), Kenya ($70k), Rwanda ($5.71k), and United States ($1.17k).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Uganda between 2022 and 2023 were Kenya ($9.66k), Canada ($793), and Netherlands ($706).

Imports In 2023, Uganda imported $125M in Rice, becoming the 63rd largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 14th most imported product in Uganda. Uganda imports Rice primarily from: Tanzania ($119M), Pakistan ($4.56M), India ($976k), China ($133k), and United Arab Emirates ($26.9k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Uganda between 2022 and 2023 were Pakistan ($686k), China ($16.7k), and Kenya ($6.89k).

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

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EXPORTS (2023)$1.95M

IMPORTS (2023)$125M

NET TRADE (2023)-$123M

In 2023, Uganda exported $1.95M in Rice. The main destinations of Uganda exports on Rice were South Sudan ($973k), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($893k), Kenya ($70k), Rwanda ($5.71k), and United States ($1.17k).

In 2023, Uganda imported $125M in Rice, mainly from Tanzania ($119M), Pakistan ($4.56M), India ($976k), China ($133k), and United Arab Emirates ($26.9k).