Uganda

AGOA Status: Uganda is eligible for AGOA this year. It also qualifies for textile and apparel benefits.

Trade Agreements: The U.S. has Trade & Investment Framework Agreements (TIFA) with the East African Community (EAC) and with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Uganda is a member of both regional organizations. The U.S. also is working with the EAC on a new regional integration initiative, which will enhance the U.S.-EAC trade and investment relationship.

U.S.-Uganda Trade Facts

Uganda is currently our 149th largest goods trading partner with $151 million in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2010. Goods exports totaled $93.5 million; Goods imports totaled $57.7 million. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Uganda was $35.8 million in 2010.

Exports

Uganda was the United States' 146th largest goods export market in 2010.

U.S. goods exports to Uganda in 2010 were $93.5 million, down 21% from 2009.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2009 were: Machinery ($16.6 million), Aircrafts ($15.5 million), Optic and Medical Instruments ($14.8 million), and Electrical Machinery ($13.2 million).

Imports

Uganda was the United States' 137th largest supplier of goods imports in 2010.

U.S. goods imports from Uganda totaled $57.7 million in 2010, an 86% increase from 2009.

The top import categories (2-digit HS) for 2009 were: Spices, Coffee, and Tea ($30 million), Special Other ($10.7 million), Other Base Metals ($6.2 million), Cocoa ($5.2 million), and Ores, Slag, and Ash ($1.8 million).

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade surplus with Uganda was $35.8 million in 2009, 59% less than in 2009.