Aluminium foil imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $6.5 million of aluminium foil in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 898 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 932 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 993 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 798 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 305 t |
Where Uganda imports aluminium foil from
Most of the value came from Germany (28%), Kenya (21%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.8M | 28% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 21% |
| India | $1.3M | 20% |
| China | $1.2M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $486K | 7.4% |
| Greece | $149K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $106K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $79K | 1.2% |
| United States | $12K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7607
| 7607.19 | Aluminium foil unrolled | 54% |
| 7607.20 | Backed aluminium foil | 39% |
| 7607.11 | Aluminium foil rolled | 6.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.34 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium foil exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported aluminium foil worth $702 thousand (239 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (40%), Bulgaria (31%), Rwanda (18%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $280K | 40% |
| Bulgaria | $216K | 31% |
| Rwanda | $126K | 18% |
| South Sudan | $57K | 8.2% |
| Kenya | $18K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda aluminium foil imports (HS 7607): 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 7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported aluminium foil worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil to Uganda?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Kenya (21%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.34 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $4.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium foil to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 237%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also export aluminium foil?
Yes. Uganda exported $702 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Bulgaria and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil?
The HS code for aluminium foil is heading 7607. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7607.19 (54% of the value) and 7607.20 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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