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Cider Uganda Market Overview 2026

Raw Materials
Apple Juice, White Sugar, Yeast
HS Code
220600
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Uganda Cider market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 1 sampled export transactions for Uganda are summarized.
  • 10 export partner companies and 4 import partner companies are mapped for Cider 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 2026-05-09.

Cider Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Uganda

10 export partner companies are tracked for Cider in Uganda. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Cider export intelligence in Uganda, including 1 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 220600.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Cider in Uganda

1 sampled Cider transactions in Uganda include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Cider sampled transaction unit prices by date in Uganda: 2026-01-13: 2.17 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-01-13Sav**** *** ***** **** *****2.17 USD / kg (Uganda) (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Top Cider Export Suppliers and Companies in Uganda

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 10 total export partner companies tracked for Cider in Uganda. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesLand TransportAlcohol WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeRetailFood ManufacturingLogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogisticsFood Manufacturing
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food WholesalersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food WholesalersLiquor Stores
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTradeLogistics
Uganda Export Partner Coverage
10 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Uganda export network depth for Cider.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Cider partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Uganda.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Cider in Uganda (HS Code 220600)

Analyze 2 years of Cider export volume and value in Uganda to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20231,138,3671,298,011 USD
2022806,183641,716 USD

Cider Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Uganda: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

4 import partner companies are tracked for Cider 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 84.6% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Cider in Uganda

5 sampled Cider import transactions in Uganda provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Cider sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Uganda: 2025-06-27: 6.24 USD / kg, 2025-06-25: 1.68 USD / kg, 2025-06-24: 1.00 USD / kg, 2025-06-21: 1.00 USD / kg, 2025-06-20: 0.99 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-06-27SAV**** ******* *** ***** *******6.24 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-06-25SAV*** *** ****** *** *** ****** *********1.68 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-06-24SAV*** *** ****** *** *** ****** *********1.00 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-06-21SAV*** *** ****** *** *** ****** *********1.00 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-06-20SAV*** *** ****** *** *** ****** *********0.99 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Cider Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Uganda

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 4 total import partner companies tracked for Cider in Uganda. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-06-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesLand TransportAlcohol WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeRetailFood ManufacturingLogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Uganda Import Partner Coverage
4 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Cider in Uganda.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Cider importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Uganda.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Cider in Uganda (HS Code 220600)

Track 2 years of Cider import volume and value in Uganda to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
20231,096,5191,343,411 USD
20223,258,9672,163,844 USD

Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormPackaged (Bottled/Canned)
Industry PositionFinished Beverage Product

Market

Cider in Uganda is best characterized as an import-supplied, packaged alcoholic beverage category that enters the market through formal import clearance and local distributor channels. UN Comtrade (via WITS) reports imports under HS 220600 ("other fermented beverages", including cider) into Uganda, indicating a clear net-importer profile for this product group. Market access and continuity are highly sensitive to excise compliance and Uganda’s digital tax stamp regime for gazetted excisable products, alongside UNBS import inspection/PVoC processes where applicable. As a bulky packaged beverage, landed cost and availability can be materially affected by multimodal freight and border-clearance timing.
Market RoleNet importer (import-dependent consumer market)
Domestic RoleDomestic consumption market supplied primarily via imports of HS 220600 (other fermented beverages, including cider).
Market GrowthGrowing (2020–2023 (import-trade proxy))import value expansion (HS 220600) from 2020 to 2023

Specification

Physical Attributes
  • Packaged alcoholic fermented beverage; buyer specifications commonly distinguish still vs. sparkling and sweetness profile (dry/semi-sweet/sweet).
  • Product identity and net quantity, and responsible business party details are expected on labels for prepackaged foods sold in Uganda under UNBS labelling requirements.
Compositional Metrics
  • Alcohol by volume (ABV) is a typical commercial specification used by buyers and for excise classification workflows.
Packaging
  • Glass bottles and aluminum cans are common packaged formats for imported cider/fermented beverages.
  • Secondary packaging (cartons/shrink-wrap) suitable for distributor warehousing and retail display.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Overseas cidery/brewery (finished packaged product) -> export documentation -> Uganda import entry -> UNBS import inspection (document/physical; sampling if required) -> excise compliance and digital tax stamp workflow (where applicable) -> distributor warehousing -> retail/on-trade
Temperature
  • Protect packaged cider from high-heat exposure during storage and last-mile distribution to reduce quality deterioration risk.
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life and best-before dating depend on filtration/pasteurization approach and packaging; distributor handling should follow manufacturer storage guidance and labeled date coding.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeMultimodal

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighDigital tax stamp (DTS) compliance is a potential deal-breaker for excisable beverage market access: Uganda’s digital tax stamp regime covers gazetted products and enforcement actions have included seizure and destruction of beverages lacking required stamps, creating acute risk of total shipment loss and market disruption if procedures are not followed.Confirm whether the specific cider/HS 2206 product is gazetted for DTS; align with URA/DTS workflow early (registration, stamp procurement/affixing, reconciliations) and maintain auditable clearance and stamp records per SKU/batch.
Regulatory Compliance MediumUNBS import inspection and PVoC requirements can delay or block clearance if conformity documentation is missing or if the product fails inspection/testing; UNBS indicates non-conforming imports may be seized for destruction or re-export at the importer’s expense.Screen for compulsory standards applicability and PVoC route before shipment; ensure CoC availability where required and pre-align labels/packaging with UNBS labelling standards.
Logistics MediumAs a bulky packaged beverage typically moved via multimodal routes into a landlocked market, cider is exposed to freight-rate volatility and border/clearance delays that can raise landed cost, disrupt distributor service levels, and increase breakage risk.Build lead-time buffers, use robust secondary packaging and handling SOPs, and contract logistics with clear demurrage/claims terms for beverages.
Food Safety MediumIllicit and non-compliant alcohol is an enforcement focus; the digital tracking/stamp system and consumer verification tools are explicitly framed as counter-illicit measures, increasing the compliance burden for legitimate importers while also raising reputational risk if counterfeit product appears in-channel.Strengthen channel control (authorized distributor lists, retailer audits) and use stamp verification/spot checks (e.g., Kakasa) as part of market surveillance.

FAQ

Which documents are commonly required to import cider (HS 2206) into Uganda?Trade guidance for Uganda’s customs process commonly references an Import Declaration Form (IDF), commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/air waybill, and certificate of origin. If the product is subject to PVoC, a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is also expected, and importers should also be prepared for UNBS import inspection steps and excise-related compliance requirements.
Can cider/other fermented beverages be blocked from sale in Uganda due to digital tax stamp issues?Yes. URA’s taxation guidance states that designated (gazetted) goods are not allowed on the Ugandan market unless they have digital tax stamps, and URA operates a digital stamp verification ecosystem (including the Kakasa app) as part of anti-illicit-trade and compliance enforcement.
What HS heading is typically used for cider in international trade classification?The WCO Harmonized System classifies cider under heading 2206, described as “other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead)” and related mixtures not elsewhere specified or included.

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Raw materials: Apple Juice, White Sugar, Yeast
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