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Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Uganda.

GDP

$72.2BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $62.0B (World Bank · 2025)

Population

51.4M
World Bank · 2025

Kampala

Capital

UGX

Currency

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Uganda Trade Intelligence

Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.

Economic Overview

Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.

GDP
$72.2BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $62.0B (World Bank · 2025)
Real GDP growth
6.2%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 6.3% (World Bank · 2025)
GDP per person
$1,453Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $1,206 (World Bank · 2025)
Inflation
4.2%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 3.6% (World Bank · 2025)
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Trade Agreements & Market Access

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AfCFTA Member

African Continental Free Trade Area

Ratified

54

Countries

90%

Tariff Elimination

$3.4T

Market Size

Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active

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Other Trade Agreements

EACregional
active
Common market access
East Africa
COMESAregional
active
Free trade area
Eastern & Southern Africa
AGOA bilateral
active
Duty-free access to US market
United States
Total Active Agreements4
Preferential Market Access0+ countries

Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages

Top Export Products

Coffee
Fish
Gold
Flowers
Tea
Tobacco
Cotton
Vanilla

Competitive Advantages

Indian Ocean trade corridorEAC common market accessPremium agricultural productsRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs

Export Incentives & Benefits

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Free zone benefits
✓
Duty drawback
✓
VAT exemption on exports
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EAC and COMESA preferential access

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

Full Guide

Required Export Documents

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Phytosanitary Certificate
Quality Certificate
Customs Declaration

Export Procedure Steps

1Register with UEPB
2Obtain export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Get UNBS quality certification
5Submit customs declaration
6Arrange transport

Logistics Performance IndexImproving

Overall LPI Score

2.70/ 5.00

Below Average

World Rank

#95

of 160

Score Breakdown

Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00

Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index

Ports & Entry Points

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Uganda is a landlocked country. International trade is conducted through neighboring countries' ports.

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Key Trade Institutions in Uganda

Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB)

Export Authority
www.ugandaexports.go.ug
+256 414 230 250
info@ugandaexports.go.ug

Uganda Revenue Authority - Customs

Customs
www.ura.go.ug
+256 417 442 136

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Standards Body
www.unbs.go.ug

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