Antibiotic imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported antibiotic worth $11.4 million (254 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $11.4M | 255 t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 241 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 177 t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 208 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 93 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 90 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 53 t |
Where Uganda imports antibiotic from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 54% |
| India | $4.9M | 43% |
| Netherlands | $162K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $158K | 1.4% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
| Austria | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2941
| 2941.10 | Penicillin antibiotics | 58% |
| 2941.90 | Antibiotics (other) | 19% |
| 2941.50 | Erythromycin | 11% |
| 2941.40 | Chloramphenicol | 8.8% |
| 2941.30 | Tetracycline antibiotics | 2.8% |
| 2941.20 | Streptomycin antibiotics | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2941.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.82 per kg, 39% below the world average of $72.95, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 antibiotic imports (HS 2941): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2941: Antibiotics.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotic imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported antibiotic worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 254 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotic to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by India (43%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.82 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $72.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of antibiotic to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 639%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotic?
The HS code for antibiotic is heading 2941. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2941.10 (58% of the value) and 2941.90 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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