Uganda’s trade deficit with EAC partner states ris
Uganda's trade deficit with East African Community partner states widened significantly to sh1.9 trillion in June 2026. This increase was driven by a 74.4% surge in imports that outpaced the 10.5% growth in export earnings.
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The widening trade gap highlights economic imbalances within the East African region, potentially impacting Uganda's currency stability and fiscal policy.
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Uganda’s trade deficit with EAC partner states rises to sh1.9 trillion
The report says the substantial rise was on account of a 74.4% increase in imports, which offset the 10.5% increase in export earnings from the region.
On a country-specific level, Uganda traded at deficits of $364.77 million, $199.42 million and $174.05 million with Kenya, Burundi and Tanzania, respectively. (File photo)
The gap between the value of goods imported into Uganda and Ugandan products sold to other East African Community (EAC) countries continues to widen, official figures show.
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