Antibiotic medicines (packaged) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $11.8 million of antibiotic medicines (packaged) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.2 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 | $11.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 889 t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 971 t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 772 t |
| 2017 | $18.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Uganda imports antibiotic medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were India (39%), Netherlands (16%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.6M | 39% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 17% |
| China | $1.6M | 13% |
| South Korea | $546K | 4.6% |
| Jordan | $530K | 4.5% |
| Pakistan | $443K | 3.8% |
| Greece | $351K | 3% |
| Germany | $343K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $342K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $323K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.09 per kg, 82% below the world average of $60.15, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda antibiotic medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.20): 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 3004.20: Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotic medicines (packaged) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported antibiotic medicines (packaged) worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotic medicines (packaged) to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotic medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.09 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $60.15 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 medicines (packaged) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.2 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotic medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for antibiotic medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.20. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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