Activated carbon imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.1 million of activated carbon in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 64% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $795K | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $303K | 1.9K t |
Where Uganda imports activated carbon from
India alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 57% |
| China | $335K | 16% |
| Kenya | $221K | 11% |
| Vietnam | $96K | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $91K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $65K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $47K | 2.2% |
| Serbia | $32K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.5% |
| United States | $5K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3802
| 3802.90 | Activated mineral | 52% |
| 3802.10 | Carbon: activated | 49% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.92, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda activated carbon imports (HS 3802): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3802: Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black.
Common questions
What is the value of activated carbon imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported activated carbon worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply activated carbon to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (16%) and Kenya (10%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of activated carbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of activated carbon to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $303 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 597%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for activated carbon?
The HS code for activated carbon is heading 3802. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3802.90 (52% of the value) and 3802.10 (48%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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