Uganda’s Finance Ministry said on Thursday total goods exports rose 36% YoY in August to $1.50bn from $1.10bn a year earlier, driven by higher receipts from gold and other commodities. Gold exports totaled $889m in August, up 68.9% YoY. The report sa

2026-10-22

Uganda’s Finance Ministry said on Thursday total goods exports rose 36% YoY in August to $1.50bn from $1.10bn a year earlier, driven by higher receipts from gold and other commodities. Gold exports totaled $889m in August, up 68.9% YoY. The report said Uganda has become a regional gold processing and trade hub.