Derived Products
Frozen Plantain, Plantain Flour, Plantain Puree, Dried Plantain
HS Code
080310
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Uganda Fresh Plantain market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Uganda are summarized.
- 24 export partner companies and 0 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Plantain 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 2026-06-01.
Fresh Plantain Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Uganda
24 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Plantain in Uganda. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Plantain export intelligence in Uganda, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080310.
Scatter points are sampled from 90.5% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Plantain in Uganda
5 sampled Fresh Plantain transactions in Uganda include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Plantain sampled transaction unit prices by date in Uganda: 2026-01-12: 0.74 USD / kg, 2026-01-02: 1.46 USD / kg, 2026-01-02: 0.35 USD / kg, 2025-12-28: 0.85 USD / kg, 2025-12-28: 0.68 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | Mat**** | 0.74 USD / kg | (Uganda) | (Netherlands) | |
| 2026-01-02 | Mat**** | 1.46 USD / kg | (Uganda) | (Norway) | |
| 2026-01-02 | Mat**** | 0.35 USD / kg | (Uganda) | (United Arab Emirates) | |
| 2025-12-28 | Mat**** | 0.85 USD / kg | (Uganda) | (Norway) | |
| 2025-12-28 | Mat**** | 0.68 USD / kg | (Uganda) | (Switzerland) |
Top Fresh Plantain Export Suppliers and Companies in Uganda
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 24 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Plantain in Uganda. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Uganda Export Partner Coverage
24 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Uganda export network depth for Fresh Plantain.
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Plantain in Uganda (HS Code 080310)
Analyze 2 years of Fresh Plantain export volume and value in Uganda to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,364,561 | 2,760,987 USD |
| 2022 | 4,756,685 | 2,451,192 USD |
Fresh Plantain Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Uganda: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
0 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Plantain in Uganda. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Plantain in Uganda (HS Code 080310)
Track 2 years of Fresh Plantain import volume and value in Uganda to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104,500 | 6,290 USD |
| 2022 | 209,650 | 13,573 USD |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh plantain in Uganda is primarily a domestically consumed cooking/roasting staple within the country’s broader banana-based farming systems, where plantain cultivars are commonly referred to as "Gonja". Production is concentrated in Uganda’s main banana-growing zones (notably Western and Central regions), with harvesting possible year-round due to the crop’s asynchronous fruiting habit. Cross-border trade in cooking bananas and plantains has existed for decades but is typically low-volume, with market development constrained by infrastructure and handling challenges. Plant health pressures (notably Xanthomonas wilt/BXW and banana bunchy top disease) are persistent risks to supply stability and phytosanitary compliance.
Market RoleMajor domestic producer and consumer market with limited cross-border trade
Domestic RoleStaple cooking/roasting fruit within banana-based smallholder systems (plantain locally referred to as "Gonja")
SeasonalityYear-round harvesting is common in Uganda’s banana-based systems due to the crop’s asynchronous fruiting habit, with localized fluctuations linked to weather and road access.
Specification
Primary VarietyGonja (plantain cultivars)
Secondary Variety
- Manjaya-Gonja
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Smallholder production -> local assemblers/brokers -> wholesale distribution -> urban markets
- For regulated exports: farm/outgrower + packhouse readiness -> PQIS/DCIC inspection -> phytosanitary certification (ePhyto) -> cross-border transport
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Plant Health HighBanana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) is established in Uganda and is a major constraint affecting Musaceae (including plantain), creating a high likelihood of field losses and potential phytosanitary non-compliance or border rejection if importing market requirements are not met.Source only from monitored production areas with active BXW management; enforce tool sanitation and rapid removal of symptomatic plants; align pre-export inspections and phytosanitary certification with the importing NPPO’s requirements.
Plant Health MediumBanana bunchy top disease (BBTV) is cited as a serious threat to Ugandan banana systems, and can undermine planting material integrity and long-term productivity for plantain grown within mixed Musa systems.Use clean/verified planting material; implement routine field scouting and prompt destruction of infected mats; strengthen aphid management where appropriate.
Logistics MediumPoor rural infrastructure and rainy-season flooding of remote access roads can disrupt aggregation and delivery schedules, increasing spoilage risk for fresh plantain and raising transaction costs.Plan collection routes with seasonal contingencies; prioritize packhouses and farms with reliable road access; build extra lead time during peak rains.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMAAIF export procedures emphasize registration, audits, and traceability; exporters can face suspension/de-registration for non-compliance or fraudulent certification practices.Maintain end-to-end traceability (outgrower to packhouse to shipment), use only authorized certification channels (including ePhyto where applicable), and run internal compliance checks against MAAIF/PQIS requirements before shipment.
Sustainability
- Soil fertility constraints are identified as an emerging productivity limiter in Uganda’s banana-based systems.
FAQ
Which Ugandan authority issues phytosanitary certificates for exporting fresh plantain?Uganda’s phytosanitary certification is handled under the National Plant Protection Organization function within MAAIF’s Department of Crop Inspection and Certification (DCIC), including its inspection services, and the Ministry provides an ePhyto pathway for electronic phytosanitary certification.
Is Uganda mainly an export market for fresh plantain, or a domestic consumption market?Uganda is primarily a domestic producer-and-consumer market for cooking/roasting plantain (often referred to locally as “Gonja”), and while cross-border trade exists, reported trade volumes tend to be low.
What is the most critical plant-health risk affecting Uganda’s plantain supply and trade readiness?Banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) is established in Uganda and is widely cited as a major constraint in the region’s Musaceae systems (including plantain), creating high risk of field losses and phytosanitary non-compliance if not actively managed and controlled.
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