Alkaloid imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported alkaloid worth $2.4 million (66 tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $2.4M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 50 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 44 t |
| 2021 | $644K | 22 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 25 t |
| 2019 | $688K | 20 t |
| 2018 | $649K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $487K | 12 t |
Where Uganda imports alkaloid from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), India (23%), Ireland (15%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $830K | 35% |
| India | $541K | 23% |
| Ireland | $361K | 15% |
| Germany | $264K | 11% |
| Denmark | $207K | 8.7% |
| Kenya | $159K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2939
| 2939.30 | Caffeine | 58% |
| 2939.42 | Pseudoephedrine | 18% |
| 2939.11 | Opium alkaloids | 7.2% |
| 2939.20 | Cinchona alkaloids | 7.1% |
| 2939.41 | Alkaloids: ephedrine and its salts | 6.2% |
| 2939.79 | Plant alkaloids (other) | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2939.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.14 per kg, 21% below the world average of $45.72, 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 alkaloid imports (HS 2939): 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 2939: Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloid imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported alkaloid worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaloid to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($830 thousand), followed by India (23%) and Ireland (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaloid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.14 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $45.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkaloid to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $487 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 389%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaloid?
The HS code for alkaloid is heading 2939. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2939.30 (58% of the value) and 2939.42 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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