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Kidney Bean Suppliers & Prices in Uganda — Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Red Kidney Bean, White Kidney Bean
Derived Products
Chili Beans, Kidney Bean Flour, Kidney Bean Paste, Canned Kidney Bean
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Uganda Kidney Bean market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Uganda are summarized.
  • 4 export partner companies and 51 import partner companies are mapped for Kidney Bean in Uganda.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-06-17.

Kidney Bean Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Uganda

4 export partner companies are tracked for Kidney Bean in Uganda. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Kidney Bean export intelligence in Uganda, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code -.
Scatter points are sampled from 27.5% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Kidney Bean in Uganda

5 sampled Kidney Bean transactions in Uganda include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Kidney Bean sampled transaction unit prices by date in Uganda: 2026-04-07: 0.89 USD / kg, 2026-02-10: 1.60 USD / kg, 2026-01-22: 0.63 USD / kg, 2026-01-19: 0.81 USD / kg, 2026-01-10: 0.82 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-04-07RED ****** *****0.89 USD / kg (Uganda) (India)
2026-02-10LIG** ******** ****** ***** *** ****** *****1.60 USD / kg (Uganda) (India)
2026-01-22RED ****** ************0.63 USD / kg (Uganda) (Pakistan)
2026-01-19RED ******** ****** *****0.81 USD / kg (Uganda) (Pakistan)
2026-01-10LIG** *** ****** *****0.82 USD / kg (Uganda) (Pakistan)

Top Kidney Bean Export Suppliers and Companies in Uganda

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 4 total export partner companies tracked for Kidney Bean 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: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Uganda Export Partner Coverage
4 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Uganda export network depth for Kidney Bean.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Kidney Bean partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Uganda.

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

51 import partner companies are tracked for Kidney Bean 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 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Kidney Bean in Uganda

5 sampled Kidney Bean import transactions in Uganda provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Kidney Bean sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Uganda: 2025-11-05: 0.83 USD / kg, 2025-10-31: 1.07 USD / kg, 2025-10-18: 1.05 USD / kg, 2025-10-15: 1.03 USD / kg, 2025-10-10: 0.73 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-11-05ETH****** ****** ***** **** *** ****** *****0.83 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-10-31RED ********** ****** ***** *******1.07 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-10-18RED ********* ****** *****1.05 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-10-15RED ********* ****** *****1.03 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-10-10SOU** **** *** ****** *****0.73 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Kidney Bean Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Uganda

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 51 total import partner companies tracked for Kidney Bean 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
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingRetailTrade
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthersTrade
Uganda Import Partner Coverage
51 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Kidney Bean in Uganda.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Kidney Bean importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Uganda.

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Dried kidney beans (common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris) are a major staple food and cash crop in Uganda and are widely grown by agricultural households. Official survey results for the 2020 agricultural year show Uganda’s bean production concentrated in sub-regions such as North Buganda and Bunyoro, with cultivation occurring in both the first and second seasons. The bean value chain is dominated by smallholders and multiple layers of aggregation and open-market trading, with significant regional cross-border sales to neighboring countries. Export readiness is closely linked to post-harvest quality management (drying, sorting, pest control) and compliance documentation such as phytosanitary certification.
Market RoleMajor producer and regional exporter (East Africa) with substantial domestic staple consumption
Domestic RoleStaple food and cash crop for households; widely traded through open markets and institutional channels
Market GrowthMixed (recent multi-year survey trend through 2020)production fluctuates by year, driven by changes in planted area and seasonal yield outcomes
SeasonalityTwo-season production pattern is common in much of Uganda; first-season and second-season cropping cycles create two main annual marketing pulses, with timing influenced by bimodal rainfall in the south and more unimodal patterns in the north.

Specification

Primary VarietyNABE 16 (common bean; improved variety)
Secondary Variety
  • NABE 15
  • NAROBEAN 1
  • NAROBEAN 2
  • NAROBEAN 3
  • NAROBEAN 5C
Physical Attributes
  • Well-dried grain with low moisture risk during storage and transport
  • Low foreign matter (stones, dirt) through sorting/sieving and winnowing
  • Low insect damage and discoloration through effective storage pest control
Compositional Metrics
  • Moisture content testing and re-drying are used in value addition and processing workflows before packaging
Grades
  • Conformance to relevant national standards for dry beans (e.g., UNBS dry beans standard listed among compulsory standards) and buyer defect tolerances
Packaging
  • Bulk bagged trade for wholesalers and cross-border movement
  • Retail packs for supermarkets in some channels (packaged grain beans and value-added products)

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Smallholder production → on-farm drying/threshing/winnowing → village collectors/local traders → big traders/wholesalers → open markets → institutional buyers and cross-border buyers
  • Optional value addition by traders/wholesalers (sorting, re-drying, packaging) and limited processing into products such as composite bean flour
Temperature
  • No cold chain is required; moisture protection is critical to prevent mold and quality deterioration during storage and transit
Atmosphere Control
  • Dry, ventilated storage and pest management (including regulated fumigation practices where used) help protect quality in trade channels
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is highly dependent on maintaining low moisture and preventing storage pest infestation; breaks in dryness increase rejection and loss risk
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand

Risks

Food Safety HighPost-harvest pest-control practices (e.g., insecticide treatment and fumigation reported in wholesale value-add activities) combined with weak residue testing/document controls can trigger border rejection, detention, or buyer claims for non-compliance in destination markets.Implement a documented post-harvest pest-control SOP using only approved products; maintain treatment records; run pre-shipment residue and contaminant testing via accredited labs; and align certificate, invoice, and packing list details before dispatch.
Logistics MediumAs a landlocked exporter, Uganda’s delivered cost and shipment reliability for bulk beans are exposed to fuel price volatility, corridor disruptions, and border delays, which can erode margins and increase delivery risk for regional buyers.Use contracted transport with clear delivery windows, plan for border clearance lead times, and diversify routes/forwarders during high-risk periods.
Phytosanitary MediumConsignments that do not meet importing-country phytosanitary requirements (e.g., presence of regulated pests or excess extraneous material) risk rejection or additional treatment costs; phytosanitary certification is required for fresh and dry produce consignments.Apply strict cleaning/sorting, ensure pest-free storage, and coordinate pre-shipment inspection and ePhyto issuance through MAAIF.
Climate MediumSeasonal rainfall variability (including drought risk) can reduce yields and tighten supply, affecting contract performance and price stability, particularly in more drought-prone areas.Diversify sourcing across sub-regions and seasons, and build procurement buffers around expected lean periods.
Documentation Gap MediumMissing or inconsistent export documentation (phytosanitary certification, certificate of origin, invoice/packing list alignment, customs declarations) can delay clearance and raise compliance risk for exporters and buyers.Use a standardized pre-shipment document checklist and reconcile lot identifiers, weights, and consignee details across all documents prior to lodging the export declaration.
Sustainability
  • Rainfall variability and drought risk affecting bean yields (bimodal rainfall in much of the south vs. more unimodal patterns in the north)
  • Declining soil fertility and related productivity constraints in smallholder systems
Labor & Social
  • Gendered division of labor is reported in the bean value chain (women more involved in weeding/harvesting; men more involved in land preparation and pesticide application and marketing in some contexts)
  • High informality and limited contracting in trading relationships can increase disputes and price/volume uncertainty for suppliers

FAQ

Which Ugandan sub-regions are major producers of beans relevant to kidney bean supply?UBOS survey results for the 2020 agricultural year identify North Buganda and Bunyoro among the highest annual bean-producing sub-regions, with other producing sub-regions including Ankole and South Buganda.
What documents are commonly required to export dried kidney beans from Uganda?Common requirements include an electronic phytosanitary certificate issued by MAAIF for each consignment of fresh/dry produce, a Certificate of Origin (preferential or non-preferential depending on destination), and standard trade documents such as a commercial invoice, packing list, and an export declaration lodged in the customs system as applicable.
Is kidney bean supply in Uganda seasonal?Yes. Much of Uganda has a two-season pattern aligned with bimodal rainfall, resulting in first- and second-season harvest periods that create two main annual supply pulses, though timing can vary by region and year.

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