Derived Products
Mojo Criollo Sauce, Onion Ring Chips, Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing, Pickled Cucumber, +15
Raw Materials
Green Peppercorn
HS Code
090411
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Uganda Black Pepper market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 1 sampled export transactions for Uganda are summarized.
- 11 export partner companies and 3 import partner companies are mapped for Black Pepper in Uganda.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-17.
Black Pepper Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Uganda
11 export partner companies are tracked for Black Pepper in Uganda. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Black Pepper export intelligence in Uganda, including 1 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 090411.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Black Pepper in Uganda
1 sampled Black Pepper transactions in Uganda include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Black Pepper sampled transaction unit prices by date in Uganda: 2025-07-21: 0.49 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-21 | BLA** ****** | 0.49 USD / kg | (Uganda) | (Mali) |
Top Black Pepper Export Suppliers and Companies in Uganda
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 11 total export partner companies tracked for Black Pepper in Uganda. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Uganda Export Partner Coverage
11 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Uganda export network depth for Black Pepper.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Black Pepper partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Uganda.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Black Pepper in Uganda (HS Code 090411)
Analyze 2 years of Black Pepper export volume and value in Uganda to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 676,625 | 1,479,719 USD |
| 2022 | 508,277 | 2,742,690 USD |
Black Pepper Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Uganda: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
3 import partner companies are tracked for Black Pepper in Uganda. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 73.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Black Pepper in Uganda
5 sampled Black Pepper import transactions in Uganda provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Black Pepper sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Uganda: 2025-08-30: 8.60 USD / kg, 2025-06-24: 17.53 USD / kg, 2025-06-21: 24.75 USD / kg, 2025-06-18: 2.04 USD / kg, 2025-06-12: 5.42 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-30 | BLA** ****** ******* * ***** | 8.60 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-06-24 | TRO***** **** ***** ****** **** * * ***** *** | 17.53 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-06-21 | TRO***** **** ***** ****** **** * * ***** *** | 24.75 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-06-18 | BLA** ****** **** | 2.04 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-06-12 | HRI**** ******* ***** ****** ******** * **** | 5.42 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Black Pepper Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Uganda
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 3 total import partner companies tracked for Black Pepper in Uganda. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Uganda Import Partner Coverage
3 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Black Pepper in Uganda.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Black Pepper importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Uganda.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Black Pepper in Uganda (HS Code 090411)
Track 2 years of Black Pepper import volume and value in Uganda to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26,554 | 27,190 USD |
| 2022 | 5,476 | 6,528 USD |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried (whole peppercorn; also traded as ground)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Black pepper in Uganda is a niche spice commodity with recorded exports of dried pepper (HS 090411) and smaller shipments of crushed/ground pepper (HS 090412). UN Comtrade-derived data show Uganda exported dried pepper to multiple destinations in 2023 (notably the United Kingdom and Spain), while 2024 exports captured for crushed/ground pepper were small and shipped to a handful of markets. Market access for Ugandan-origin pepper is shaped by buyer food-safety expectations for spices (particularly pathogen/filth control) and by phytosanitary inspection and certification processes managed by Uganda’s NPPO under MAAIF, including ePhyto. Given Uganda’s broader labor-risk context in agriculture, exporters targeting regulated markets often face due-diligence questions even when pepper-specific evidence is limited.
Market RoleSmall producer and exporter (niche spice crop)
Domestic RoleDomestic culinary spice with supplementary export channel
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Whole dried berries of Piper nigrum (unbroken pericarp) for whole-pepper trade; absence of visible mould/insect infestation is a common buyer requirement
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture control is commonly specified for trade lots (ISO 959-1 provides reference test methods/limits used by many buyers)
Grades
- Buyer specifications may reference ISO 959-1 commercial stages (non-processed, semi-processed, processed) for whole or ground pepper
Packaging
- Dry, protective packaging to prevent moisture uptake and contamination during storage and transport (as emphasized in ISO 959-1 guidance)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvesting → sun/air drying to safe moisture → cleaning/sieving → grading (whole vs. broken/light berries) → bagging → inland consolidation → export dispatch
Temperature
- Ambient shipment is typical for dried pepper; moisture control and dry storage are more critical than refrigeration
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life and food-safety outcomes depend on maintaining low moisture and preventing re-wetting/condensation during storage and transit to avoid mould growth and quality loss
Freight IntensityLow
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Food Safety HighPathogen and filth contamination risk (notably Salmonella) is a recognized systemic issue in the spice category; contaminated black pepper shipments can face border rejection, recall, or mandatory decontamination treatment in destination markets, disrupting Uganda-origin trade.Implement a documented food-safety plan with validated controls for pathogen reduction where appropriate (e.g., treatment by a qualified processor), strict hygiene/segregation during drying and storage, and risk-based microbiological testing aligned with importer requirements.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMissing or non-compliant phytosanitary certification can block clearance for plant-product consignments, causing delays or rejection in regulated markets.Use Uganda’s NPPO/MAAIF certification process (including ePhyto where accepted) and confirm destination-market phytosanitary and documentation requirements before shipment.
Logistics MediumMultimodal routing from a landlocked origin increases exposure to inland transport delays, port congestion, and documentation/agency coordination issues, which can raise costs and increase the risk of moisture exposure during extended transit.Use moisture-protective packaging, monitor container conditions where feasible, and build lead-time buffers for inland haulage and port handoffs.
Labor And Social MediumUganda has documented child labor concerns in agriculture and other sectors; buyers may require evidence of due diligence and safeguards even where pepper supply chains are fragmented and data is limited.Adopt and audit a child-labor prevention program across suppliers/collectors, including grievance mechanisms and remediation steps, and maintain verifiable supplier onboarding records.
Sustainability
- Post-harvest drying and storage management to prevent mould growth and quality loss in a humid tropical environment
Labor & Social
- Elevated country-level child labor risk in agriculture documented for Uganda; pepper-specific evidence is limited, but buyers may require supply-chain due diligence and remediation protocols
FAQ
Does Uganda export black pepper mainly as whole peppercorns or as ground pepper?In UN Comtrade-derived records, Uganda exported a larger volume of dried pepper (HS 090411) in 2023, while exports of crushed/ground pepper (HS 090412) recorded for 2024 were much smaller. This suggests the export channel is more concentrated in whole dried pepper than in processed (ground) pepper in the referenced years.
Which Ugandan authority is responsible for phytosanitary certification for pepper exports?Uganda’s National Plant Protection Organization is the Department of Crop Inspection and Certification under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). MAAIF describes an ePhyto process for issuing phytosanitary certificates to exporters of plants and plant products.
What is the single most important food-safety risk to manage for Uganda-origin black pepper shipments?Microbial contamination—especially Salmonella—is highlighted by the U.S. FDA as a systemic challenge in the spice category. For exporters, this means buyers and regulators may require strong preventive controls and, in some channels, validated pathogen-reduction steps before pepper can be sold or used.
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Derived products: Mojo Criollo Sauce, Onion Ring Chips, Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing, Pickled Cucumber, Creole Butter, Chicken Skewers, Frozen Potato Cake, Italian Dressing, Italian Sausage, Kielbasa, Lizano Sauce, Marinara Sauce, Merguez, Sujuk, Thousand Island Dressing, Tomato Sauce, Alfredo Sauce, Andouille, Boudin
Raw materials: Green Peppercorn
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