Antibiotics (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.2 million of antibiotics (other) in 2024 (43 tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $2.2M | 43 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 56 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 57 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 58 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 29 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 24 t |
| 2018 | $531K | 16 t |
| 2017 | $267K | 5 t |
Where Uganda imports antibiotics (other) from
Most of the value came from China (45%), India (40%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $973K | 45% |
| India | $860K | 40% |
| Netherlands | $161K | 7.5% |
| Czech Republic | $158K | 7.3% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.46 per kg, 57% below the world average of $116.78, 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 antibiotics (other) imports (HS 2941.90): 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 2941.90: Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotics (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported antibiotics (other) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotics (other) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($973 thousand), followed by India (40%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 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 antibiotics (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.46 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $116.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of antibiotics (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $267 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 710%. The peak was 2021 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotics (other)?
The HS code for antibiotics (other) is subheading 2941.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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