What you need to know: In 2025, according to Bank of Uganda data, the Middle East alone earned Uganda more than Comesa and the EU combined. The region contributes 41.77 percent to Uganda's export earnings In 2025, Uganda stood on an export high. Bank of Uganda data indicate that the country earned $12.64b from formal exports, up from Shs8.04b in 2024, the highest figure in the historical series.