Aromatic hydrocarbon imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aromatic hydrocarbon by Uganda reached $3.8 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $3.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $270K | 302 t |
Where Uganda imports aromatic hydrocarbon from
Most of the value came from China (48%), South Korea (21%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+879% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 48% |
| South Korea | $790K | 21% |
| India | $685K | 18% |
| Thailand | $138K | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $127K | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $108K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $31K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $28K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2902
| 2902.30 | Pure toluene | 61% |
| 2902.20 | Pure benzene | 24% |
| 2902.44 | Mixed xylene isomers | 10% |
| 2902.19 | Cycloalkanes and cycloalkenes (other) | 2% |
| 2902.42 | Meta-xylene | 1.8% |
| 2902.11 | Cyclohexane | 0.4% |
| 2902.90 | Aromatic hydrocarbons (other) | 0.2% |
| 2902.50 | Styrene | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.07.
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 aromatic hydrocarbon imports (HS 2902): 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 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic hydrocarbon imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported aromatic hydrocarbon worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic hydrocarbon to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Korea (21%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 879% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aromatic hydrocarbon to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $270 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon is heading 2902. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2902.30 (61% of the value) and 2902.20 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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