Backed aluminium foil imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of backed aluminium foil by Uganda reached $2.6 million in 2024 (722 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $2.6M | 722 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 949 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 417 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 467 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 380 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 306 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 440 t |
| 2017 | $473K | 133 t |
Where Uganda imports backed aluminium foil from
Most of the value came from Kenya (39%), China (20%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $998K | 39% |
| China | $525K | 20% |
| India | $331K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $259K | 10% |
| Greece | $149K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $109K | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $106K | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $79K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, 34% below the world average of $5.43, 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.
Backed aluminium foil exports from Uganda
Exports of backed aluminium foil by Uganda reached $341 thousand in 2024 (138 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $280K | 82% |
| South Sudan | $57K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.2% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda backed aluminium foil imports (HS 7607.20): 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 7607.20: Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of backed aluminium foil imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported backed aluminium foil worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 722 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply backed aluminium foil to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($998 thousand), followed by China (20%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 584% on the year.
What is the average import price of backed aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of backed aluminium foil to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $472 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 444%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export backed aluminium foil?
Yes. Uganda exported $341 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for backed aluminium foil?
The HS code for backed aluminium foil is subheading 7607.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 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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