Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the trade impact of the EAC Customs Union and to analyze the impact of intra-EAC trade on Uganda's economic growth.
 Methodology: The study employed serial data and a non-experimental study design. Regression analysis was used capturing causal relationships between variables and measuring the impact of trading and shaping within the EAC customs union.
 Findings: The finding shows that after the formation of the custom union, the volume of trade in Uganda has increased proportionately by 0.9083 percent.
 Conclusion: The effect of the custom union on Uganda intra-EAC trade, the EAC dummy coefficient was also found to be positive and statistically significant.
 Recommendation: The study recommended the formation of the EAC Customs Union which is an important step in the process of deepening regional integration among its members.

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