Aluminium sheet imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium sheet by Uganda reached $4.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 777 t |
| 2020 | $864K | 384 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 497 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 572 t |
| 2017 | $462K | 157 t |
Where Uganda imports aluminium sheet from
Most of the value came from China (33%), India (32%), United Arab Emirates (24%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 33% |
| India | $1.5M | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 24% |
| Thailand | $349K | 7.5% |
| Kenya | $50K | 1.1% |
| United States | $43K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $29K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.91 | Pure aluminium sheet other shapes | 32% |
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 29% |
| 7606.11 | Pure aluminium sheet rectangular | 27% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium alloy sheet other | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, close to the world average of $3.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium sheet exports from Uganda
Exports of aluminium sheet by Uganda reached $209 thousand in 2024 (66 tonnes). Kenya alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $166K | 79% |
| Rwanda | $22K | 11% |
| DR Congo | $20K | 9.7% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda aluminium sheet imports (HS 7606): 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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported aluminium sheet worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium sheet to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (32%) and the United Arab Emirates (24%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium sheet to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $462 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 905%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export aluminium sheet?
Yes. Uganda exported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Rwanda and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7606.91 (32% of the value) and 7606.12 (29%).
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