Blank paper labels exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $2.4 million of blank paper labels in 2024 (297 tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 82% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 297 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 183 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 335 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 630 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 513 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 341 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 365 t |
| 2017 | $36K | 7 t |
Where Uganda exports blank paper labels to
One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $1.3M | 54% |
| DR Congo | $695K | 29% |
| Burundi | $402K | 17% |
| South Sudan | $17K | 0.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.11 per kg, 54% above the world average of $5.27. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Blank paper labels imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported blank paper labels worth $604 thousand (296 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $320K | 53% |
| India | $102K | 17% |
| Kenya | $83K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $30K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $9K | 1.5% |
| United States | $8K | 1.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda blank paper labels exports (HS 4821.90): 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 4821.90: Paper and paperboard: labels of all kinds, unprinted.
Common questions
What is the value of blank paper labels exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported blank paper labels worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 297 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy blank paper labels from Uganda?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the DR Congo (29%) and Burundi (17%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average export price of blank paper labels per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.11 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $5.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of blank paper labels from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also import blank paper labels?
Yes. Uganda imported $604 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for blank paper labels?
The HS code for blank paper labels is subheading 4821.90. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4821 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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