United States Imports from Uganda

The United States' imports from Uganda rose to $138.09 million in 2024, up from $120.7 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 14.4% ($17.39 million) from the previous year. Top imports for the United States from Uganda were Coffee, tea, mate, spices ($108.09 million), Glues, enzymes, modified starches ($7.71 million), Food industry residues and animal feed ($6.13 million).

United States moved from a trade surplus with Uganda of $1.67 million in 2023 to a deficit of $31.8 million in 2024. This represents a reversal of $33.47 million (1999.6%).

United States Imports from Uganda by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of US imports from Uganda by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $108.09M 2024
2 Glues, enzymes, modified starches $7.71M 2024
3 Food industry residues, animal feed $6.13M 2024
4 Unspecified commodities $2.79M 2024
5 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $2.41M 2024
6 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $2.34M 2024
7 Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage $1.78M 2024
8 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $1.76M 2024
9 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $1.20M 2024
10 Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten $660,695 2024
11 Cocoa and cocoa preparations $469,292 2024
12 Edible vegetables, roots, tubers $433,301 2024
13 Works of art, antiques $389,987 2024
14 Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects $338,590 2024
15 Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods $258,053 2024
16 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $170,566 2024
17 Pharmaceutical products $157,234 2024
18 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $134,920 2024
19 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $130,428 2024
20 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $113,575 2024
21 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $107,861 2024
22 Cereals $70,381 2024
23 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $63,018 2024
24 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $51,673 2024
25 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $49,460 2024
26 Miscellaneous edible preparations $44,677 2024
27 Wood and wood products, charcoal $37,642 2024
28 Toys, games, sports goods $33,355 2024
29 Zinc and zinc articles $29,001 2024
30 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $23,593 2024
31 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $22,540 2024
32 Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods $19,355 2024
33 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $18,416 2024
34 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $17,575 2024
35 Plastics and plastic articles $9,312 2024
36 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $8,106 2024
37 Animal products $6,400 2024
38 Musical instruments, parts $2,875 2024
39 Miscellaneous base metal articles $2,751 2024
40 Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery $2,595 2024
41 Headgear $1,970 2024
42 Non-knitted clothing $1,169 2024
43 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $300 2024