Uganda’s exports have continued on a strong growth trajectory, reaching USD 9.4 billion since March 2022, according to the latest PACEID Progress Report (January–September 2025).
The report, released today (Wednesday November 5, 2025) by the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), shows that in the first three quarters of 2025, Uganda earned USD 5.23 billion from exports between January and June alone, with steady momentum through the third quarter.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains Uganda’s top export market, accounting for over 35% of total exports, largely driven by gold, coffee, and fish. Gold exports to the UAE alone were valued at USD 1.8 billion, while coffee contributed USD 14.2 million in the same period.
Other major markets include the United States (USD 70.9 million), Democratic Republic of Congo (USD 136.6 million), United Kingdom (USD 20.6 million), China (USD 62.8 million), Russia (USD 15.4 million), South Africa (USD 5.1 million), and Nigeria (USD 2.9 million).
PACEID Chairman Odrek Rwabwogo releases the report
PACEID Chairman Odrek Rwabwogo attributed this surge to structural reforms in logistics, export financing, and market diversification. “We are seeing results from coordinated efforts between government, exporters, and private investors. The establishment of Uganda Connect trade hubs has been instrumental in opening markets in Serbia, China, the UAE, and the UK,” he says.
The report also highlights Uganda’s growing footprint in value-added exports, particularly roasted coffee, whose exports increased from USD 28,000 in February to USD 134,000 by July 2025, reaching new markets in Serbia, Germany, and Kenya.
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PACEID projects further growth as it implements an aggregation model for oilseeds in northern Uganda, strengthens compliance with international standards, and expands trade hubs in Atlanta, London, Lagos, and Guangzhou by 2026.
Rwabwogo reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to achieving USD 6 billion in new export revenues by 2028, emphasizing that Uganda’s future lies in “export-led transformation and mindset change among producers.”