Goods imports in Uganda
Uganda: Goods imports was 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.67 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 20.3%
World rank
103rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
11.67 billion BoP, current US$
in 2024
All-time low
238.30 million BoP, current US$
in 1985
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Goods imports in Uganda, 1980–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, goods imports in Uganda stood at 11.67 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.3% on the previous year and up 128.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in Uganda peaked at 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 238.30 million BoP, current US$, in 1985.
Uganda ranks 103rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports in Uganda, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 317.60 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 284.30 million BoP, current US$ | -10.5% |
| 1982 | 337.60 million BoP, current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1983 | 342.50 million BoP, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 286.80 million BoP, current US$ | -16.3% |
| 1985 | 238.30 million BoP, current US$ | -16.9% |
| 1986 | 360.90 million BoP, current US$ | +51.4% |
| 1987 | 475.60 million BoP, current US$ | +31.8% |
| 1988 | 523.50 million BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 588.30 million BoP, current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1990 | 491.00 million BoP, current US$ | -16.5% |
| 1991 | 377.10 million BoP, current US$ | -23.2% |
| 1992 | 421.90 million BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1993 | 478.30 million BoP, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1994 | 714.20 million BoP, current US$ | +49.3% |
| 1995 | 926.81 million BoP, current US$ | +29.8% |
| 1996 | 986.89 million BoP, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 1.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 1.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1999 | 989.10 million BoP, current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2000 | 949.70 million BoP, current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 975.44 million BoP, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 1.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2004 | 1.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2005 | 1.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2006 | 2.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2007 | 2.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.5% |
| 2008 | 4.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.7% |
| 2009 | 3.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 4.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2011 | 5.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 5.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 4.97 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 5.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 4.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 4.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2017 | 5.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.3% |
| 2018 | 6.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2019 | 6.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2020 | 7.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 7.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 7.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 9.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2024 | 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.3% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.16 billion BoP, current US$, 2.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.65 billion BoP, current US$, 2.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 375.54 million BoP, current US$ | 238.30 million BoP, current US$ | 588.30 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 759.42 million BoP, current US$ | 377.10 million BoP, current US$ | 1.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 949.70 million BoP, current US$ | 4.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 100 Uruguay 13.55 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 101 Cyprus 12.65 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 102 Nepal 12.14 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 104 North Macedonia 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 105 Kyrgyzstan 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 106 Mongolia 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Uganda
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.29 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.99 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 399,794 BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.008 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.26 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 8.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0604 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 65.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -11.58 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in Uganda?
- Goods imports in Uganda was 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 238.30 million BoP, current US$ in 1985.
- How does Uganda rank for goods imports?
- Uganda ranks 103rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.