Aluminum sulfate imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminum sulfate by Uganda reached $2.3 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.1 million.
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 | $2.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $70K | 520 t |
Where Uganda imports aluminum sulfate from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.3M | 97% |
| China | $43K | 1.9% |
| India | $33K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 41% above the world average of $0.27. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda aluminum sulfate imports (HS 2833.22): 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 2833.22: Sulphates: of aluminium.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum sulfate imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported aluminum sulfate worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 179 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum sulfate to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminum sulfate to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum sulfate?
The HS code for aluminum sulfate is subheading 2833.22. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2833 page.
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