Rice in Uganda | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Uganda exported $1.38M in Rice, making it the 84th largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 94th most exported product in Uganda. The main destination of Rice exports from Uganda are: Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1.2M), Australia ($127k), United Arab Emirates ($19.8k), Kenya ($18.7k), and Rwanda ($12k).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Uganda between 2021 and 2022 were Australia ($127k), Rwanda ($12k), and Sweden ($526).

Imports In 2022, Uganda imported $109M in Rice, becoming the 65th largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 7th most imported product in Uganda. Uganda imports Rice primarily from: Tanzania ($108M), South Korea ($1.14M), India ($354k), United Arab Emirates ($249k), and China ($106k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Uganda between 2021 and 2022 were United Arab Emirates ($199k), China ($17.2k), and United States ($4.12k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as were at the forefront of shipping Rice from Uganda to the United States.

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

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EXPORTS (2022)$1.38M

IMPORTS (2022)$109M

NET TRADE (2022)-$108M

In 2022, Uganda exported $1.38M in Rice. The main destinations of Uganda exports on Rice were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1.2M), Australia ($127k), United Arab Emirates ($19.8k), Kenya ($18.7k), and Rwanda ($12k).

In 2022, Uganda imported $109M in Rice, mainly from Tanzania ($108M), South Korea ($1.14M), India ($354k), United Arab Emirates ($249k), and China ($106k).