Uganda and Rwanda have recorded a 30 per cent and 32 per cent reduction in trade flows, a new Comesa Statistics on Covid-19 Impact on Trade has shown.
Malaba, Busia and Entebbe border posts recorded declines in imports of 35 per cent, 28 per cent and 24 per cent, respectively.
The findings further showed that a reduction in Uganda's customs duties was listed among the critical challenges faced by the Uganda Revenue Authority with declines of 42 per cent recorded in April compared to March.
Exports for Rwanda also declined by 8 per cent in April compared to March 2020 while Uganda recorded a decline in Exports by 15 per cent in April compared to March.
Rusumo, Kagitumba and the Airport border posts recorded declines in customs duty receipts of 52 per cent, 71 per cent and 41per cent, respectively.
