Albumin imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of albumin by Uganda reached $3.5 million in 2024 (69 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $3.5M | 69 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 58 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 48 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 75 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 51 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 37 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 51 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 31 t |
Where Uganda imports albumin from
One supplier dominates: Eswatini accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $2.9M | 83% |
| Tanzania | $544K | 16% |
| Kenya | $64K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3502
| 3502.20 | Albumins: milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins | 100% |
| 3502.90 | Whey protein | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.09 per kg, 510% above the world average of $8.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Uganda albumin imports (HS 3502): 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 3502: Albumins (including concentrates of two or more whey proteins, containing by weight more than 80% whey proteins, calculated on the dry matter), albuminates and other albumin derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of albumin imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported albumin worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply albumin to Uganda?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Tanzania (16%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of albumin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.09 per kg in 2024, 510% above the world average of $8.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of albumin to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for albumin?
The HS code for albumin is heading 3502. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3502.20 (100% of the value) and 3502.90 (0%).
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