Hong Kong has emerged as Uganda’s second-biggest export market after the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to the latest Performance of the Economy Report by the Bank of Uganda (central bank).

The report states that in March 2026 export receipts from Hong Kong increased to 317.74 million dollars (UGX1.17 trillion), up from 181.96 million dollars (UGX673 billion) in February 2026, an increase of 74.6 percent.

Key exports to Hong Kong and other export markets include gold, which in March generated 851.35 million dollars, and coffee, which generated 173.37 million dollars.

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