Amino alcohol imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.3 million of amino alcohol in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.6 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 | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 976 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 679 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 518 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 733 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 602 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 481 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 158 t |
Where Uganda imports amino alcohol from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), India (43%), Ireland (2%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 47% |
| India | $1.0M | 43% |
| Ireland | $48K | 2% |
| Kenya | $45K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $17K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $11K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2922
| 2922.29 | Amino-naphthols and amino-phenols | 38% |
| 2922.49 | Amino acids (other) | 15% |
| 2922.41 | Lysine | 12% |
| 2922.42 | Glutamic acid | 11% |
| 2922.19 | Amino alcohols (other) | 8.3% |
| 2922.15 | Triethanolamine | 7.3% |
| 2922.11 | Monoethanolamine | 5.6% |
| 2922.50 | Amino-alcohol-phenols and amino-acid-phenols | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2922.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, close to the world average of $2.47.
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 amino alcohol imports (HS 2922): 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 2922: Oxygen-function amino-compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of amino alcohol imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported amino alcohol worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply amino alcohol to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (43%) and Ireland (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of amino alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of amino alcohol to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for amino alcohol?
The HS code for amino alcohol is heading 2922. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2922.29 (38% of the value) and 2922.49 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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