Conventional Onion Powder Prices & Trade in Uganda — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Onion Powder
HS Code
071220
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Conventional Onion Powder in Uganda (HS Code 071220)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 112,500 | 52,939 USD |
| 2022 | 6,675 | 3,377 USD |
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Conventional Onion Powder in Uganda (HS Code 071220)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,001 | 4,500 USD |
| 2022 | 45,441 | 39,599 USD |
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionProcessed Food Ingredient (Dehydrated Vegetable)
Market
Conventional onion powder in Uganda sits within the HS 071220 trade category for “dried onions (including in powder form)”, with recorded small-volume imports and episodic regional exports. In 2024, Uganda’s recorded HS 071220 imports were sourced mainly from China and Kenya (with smaller quantities from UAE and India), indicating reliance on imported dried onion inputs alongside local retail seasoning formats. Uganda also recorded HS 071220 exports in 2023 mainly to South Sudan and Kenya, suggesting a regional cross-border trade channel for dried onion products. Market access risk is shaped by Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) import inspection/clearance requirements and compulsory labeling/hygiene standards for food products, while exporters of plant products may need phytosanitary certification via MAAIF’s ePhyto process.
Market RoleSmall-volume importer and regional exporter (HS 071220 dried onions, including powder)
Domestic RoleRetail seasoning/ingredient category supplied by local spice brands and imported dried onion products, with compliance anchored in UNBS compulsory food labeling and hygiene standards.
Market Growth
Specification
Packaging
- For retail sale in Uganda, pre-packaged onion powder labeling is governed by UNBS compulsory standard US EAS 38:2014 (Labelling of pre-packaged foods — General requirements).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Importer declares goods via URA customs processes (ASYCUDA World) → UNBS import inspection/clearance workflow (document checks and possible physical inspection/testing) → issuance of UNBS Imports Clearance Certificate (ICC) for conforming goods → distribution to retail/wholesale channels.
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighImports of onion powder (as a food product potentially covered by compulsory Uganda standards) can be blocked, delayed, or refused entry if UNBS import inspection and clearance requirements are not met; nonconforming goods may be seized for destruction or re-export at the importer’s expense, and conforming goods require issuance of a UNBS Imports Clearance Certificate (ICC) before distribution/sale.Confirm whether the product is covered by compulsory UNBS standards; prepare labeling/hygiene compliance evidence, apply via the UNBS e-portal in advance where possible, and ensure the shipment can pass UNBS document and physical inspection to obtain a valid ICC.
Documentation Gap MediumFor imports covered by compulsory standards and subject to UNBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC), missing a required Certificate of Conformity (CoC) can trigger destination inspection and additional charges (including a surcharge referenced by UNBS for PVoC-eligible goods imported without certification).Screen shipments against UNBS PVoC coverage and value thresholds; obtain a CoC from appointed inspection agents when required and keep documentation aligned with the declared HS code and product description.
Market Access MediumExport shipments of dried onion products (including onion powder) may face rejection in destination markets if phytosanitary certification expectations for plant products are not met or if exporter compliance is not validated through Uganda’s NPPO process.Coordinate early with MAAIF’s Department of Crop Inspection and Certification and use the ePhyto process where required by the buyer/destination market for plant-product shipments.
FAQ
Which HS code is commonly used for onion powder trade statistics in Uganda’s recorded trade flows?Onion powder typically falls under HS 071220, which the UN Statistics Division describes as dried onions “whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared.” Uganda’s recorded trade flows cited here use HS 071220 (dried onions) as the closest available trade-statistical proxy for onion powder.
What is the main regulatory step that can block onion powder imports into Uganda?UNBS requires inspection and clearance for imported goods covered by compulsory Uganda standards, with issuance of an Imports Clearance Certificate (ICC) for conforming goods before distribution and sale. If requirements are not met or goods are substandard, UNBS notes they can be prohibited entry and seized for destruction or re-exportation at the importer’s expense.
Does Uganda require a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for some onion powder imports?Potentially yes. UNBS explains that goods above a stated FOB threshold and covered by compulsory standards may be subject to Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC), in which case the importer is required to present a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) at the entry point; otherwise destination inspection and extra charges may apply.
Where has Uganda sourced dried onion products (HS 071220) from, and where has it exported them to recently?WITS/Comtrade records show Uganda’s HS 071220 imports in 2024 coming mainly from China and Kenya (with smaller recorded quantities from UAE and India). WITS/Comtrade records show Uganda’s HS 071220 exports in 2023 going mainly to South Sudan and Kenya (with a smaller recorded quantity to DR Congo).
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