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United Kingdom-Uganda Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $100.67M total volume •United Kingdom surplus: $100.67M

United KingdomUganda

$100.67M

Exports (2023)

UgandaUnited Kingdom

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$100.67M

Surplus for United Kingdom

Total Trade

$100.67M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between United Kingdom and Uganda. Green line shows exports from United Kingdom, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the United Kingdom-Uganda commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

United KingdomUganda Exports

$100.67M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
13.4% top product
1Ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles
$13.49M
13.4% of exports
2Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$6.72M
6.7% of exports
3Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$4.87M
4.8% of exports
4Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 130kW
$2.49M
2.5% of exports
5Vaccines: for veterinary medicine
$2.03M
2.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

United Kingdom's export portfolio to Uganda demonstrates strategic specialization, with ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

UgandaUnited Kingdom Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$5.05M
Infinity% of imports
2Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$2.74M
Infinity% of imports
3Vegetable mixtures: uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen
$2.62M
Infinity% of imports
4Flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh
$2.53M
Infinity% of imports
5Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g
$1.75M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

United Kingdom's import pattern from Uganda reveals significant dependencyin coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

United Kingdom demonstrates competitive strength in exportingferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles to Uganda, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $100.67M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: United Kingdom-Uganda Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $100.67 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: United Kingdom maintains a surplus of $100.67 million
  • Export Focus: United Kingdom's primary exports include ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Uganda include coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, vegetable mixtures: uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $100.67M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with United Kingdom leveraging its comparative advantages in ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

United Kingdom's specialization in ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundlescomplements Uganda's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $100.67M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $100.67M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $100.67 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles and coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

United Kingdom's trade surplus of $100.67 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between United Kingdom and Uganda represents a total trade volume of $100.67 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for United Kingdom, with exports exceeding importsby $100.67 million.

Export Strengths

United Kingdom's exports to Uganda total $100.67 million, with competitive advantages in ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles, representing $13.49M or13.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Uganda amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, with Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates United Kingdom's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023