Uganda Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
EACregional
activeCommon market access
East Africa
COMESAregional
activeFree trade area
Eastern & Southern Africa
AGOA bilateral
activeDuty-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
✓
Free zone benefits✓
Duty drawback✓
VAT exemption on exports✓
EAC and COMESA preferential accessRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired 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
View All PortsUganda is a landlocked country. International trade is conducted through neighboring countries' ports.
Explore Regional PortsKey Trade Institutions in Uganda
Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB)
Export AuthorityUganda Revenue Authority - Customs
Customswww.ura.go.ug
+256 417 442 136
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Uganda's trade requirements?
