How much vanilla does Uganda produce and export?
Uganda is the nullth largest producer of vanilla: 183 tonnes in 2024, 2.6% of the world's 7,115 tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $21.3 million in 2024, 4.6% of world exports of vanilla (HS 0905) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 51% of its vanilla exports by value.
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Uganda's vanilla production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183 tonnes | 2.6% | -0.2% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2% | 1.1% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
Uganda's vanilla exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $21.3 million | 4.6% | 561 t | $38,011 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0905 (Vanilla).
Where Uganda's vanilla goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Uganda's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11M | 51% |
| France | $4M | 19% |
| India | $1M | 6.1% |
| Australia | $1M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $924,125 | 4.3% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Uganda vanilla: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/UGA/vanilla/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.