Imports of goods and services in Uganda
Uganda: Imports of goods and services was 33.31 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Uganda, 1982–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Uganda stood at 33.31 trillion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.7% on the previous year and up 42.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Uganda peaked at 33.31 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.64 trillion constant LCU, in 1982.
That places Uganda 18th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Uganda, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2.64 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 1983 | 2.76 trillion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 2.65 trillion constant LCU | -4.0% |
| 1985 | 2.65 trillion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 1986 | 2.73 trillion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 3.22 trillion constant LCU | +17.8% |
| 1988 | 3.58 trillion constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 1989 | 3.50 trillion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 3.45 trillion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 3.29 trillion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 3.23 trillion constant LCU | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 3.12 trillion constant LCU | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 3.48 trillion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 5.42 trillion constant LCU | +55.4% |
| 1996 | 6.12 trillion constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 1997 | 6.24 trillion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 6.44 trillion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 7.01 trillion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 7.14 trillion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 7.64 trillion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 8.36 trillion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 2003 | 8.40 trillion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 8.51 trillion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 9.58 trillion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 2006 | 11.45 trillion constant LCU | +19.5% |
| 2007 | 13.33 trillion constant LCU | +16.4% |
| 2008 | 15.64 trillion constant LCU | +17.4% |
| 2009 | 18.27 trillion constant LCU | +16.8% |
| 2010 | 17.89 trillion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 20.53 trillion constant LCU | +14.8% |
| 2012 | 21.76 trillion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 21.96 trillion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 20.54 trillion constant LCU | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 23.45 trillion constant LCU | +14.2% |
| 2016 | 21.38 trillion constant LCU | -8.8% |
| 2017 | 21.89 trillion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 23.74 trillion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 25.42 trillion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 25.53 trillion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 30.35 trillion constant LCU | +18.9% |
| 2022 | 28.21 trillion constant LCU | -7.0% |
| 2023 | 27.23 trillion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 29.83 trillion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 2025 | 33.31 trillion constant LCU | +11.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.96 trillion constant LCU | 2.64 trillion constant LCU | 3.58 trillion constant LCU | 8 |
| 1990s | 4.78 trillion constant LCU | 3.12 trillion constant LCU | 7.01 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.83 trillion constant LCU | 7.14 trillion constant LCU | 18.27 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.86 trillion constant LCU | 17.89 trillion constant LCU | 25.42 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.08 trillion constant LCU | 25.53 trillion constant LCU | 33.31 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 15 Uzbekistan 61.75 trillion constant LCU compare
- 16 Hungary 42.95 trillion constant LCU compare
- 17 Mongolia 33.67 trillion constant LCU compare
- 19 Tanzania, United Republic of 32.76 trillion constant LCU compare
- 20 Russian Federation 23.07 trillion constant LCU compare
- 21 Costa Rica 21.06 trillion constant LCU 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)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 11.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1841 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 222.13 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth 7.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth 10.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 18.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 960.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 1.16 million current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Uganda?
- Imports of goods and services in Uganda was 33.31 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 33.31 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.64 trillion constant LCU in 1982.
- How does Uganda rank for imports of goods and services?
- Uganda ranks 18th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.