Uganda's imports surged 30.4% year-on-year to USD 2,154.3 million in June 2026. Imports in Uganda averaged 447.31 USD Million from 1993 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2154.30 USD Million in June of 2026 and a record low of 44.20 USD Million in August of 1993. source: Bank of Uganda

Imports in Uganda is expected to be 1750.00 USD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Uganda Imports is projected to trend around 1760.00 USD Million in 2027 and 1850.00 USD Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -870.00 -332.00 USD Million Jun 2026
Capital Flows -1483.34 -1850.21 USD Million Mar 2026
Current Account -560.67 -828.27 USD Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -5.18 -8.48 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 1284.30 1350.60 USD Million Jun 2026
Imports 2154.30 1682.60 USD Million Jun 2026
Terms of Trade 130.25 123.81 points Jun 2026


Uganda Imports
Uganda mostly imports oil (24 percent of total imports) followed by pharmaceutical products and capital goods. Uganda’s main import partners are: Kenya, UAE, China and India.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2154.30 1682.60 2154.30 44.20 1993 - 2026 USD Million Monthly


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