Anionic surfactant imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported anionic surfactant worth $11.1 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% 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 | $11.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $598K | 452 t |
Where Uganda imports anionic surfactant from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.5M | 58% |
| China | $1.8M | 17% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 13% |
| Qatar | $849K | 7.6% |
| Malaysia | $210K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $147K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $40K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $26K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.1% |
| Iran | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Anionic surfactant exports from Uganda
Exports of anionic surfactant by Uganda reached $682 thousand in 2024 (580 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $377K | 55% |
| Rwanda | $196K | 29% |
| Turkey | $101K | 15% |
| DR Congo | $7K | 1% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda anionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.11): 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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported anionic surfactant worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by China (17%) and Kenya (13%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of anionic surfactant to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $598 thousand in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export anionic surfactant?
Yes. Uganda exported $682 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Rwanda and Turkey. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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