Blood grouping reagents imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blood grouping reagents by Uganda reached $2.1 million in 2024 (55 tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $2.1M | 55 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 46 t |
| 2022 | $429K | 17 t |
| 2021 | $269K | 22 t |
| 2020 | $357K | 19 t |
| 2019 | $306K | 7 t |
| 2018 | $221K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $161K | 44 t |
Where Uganda imports blood grouping reagents from
South Africa alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+470% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 74% |
| United States | $310K | 15% |
| Germany | $227K | 11% |
| China | $5K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.60 per kg, 61% below the world average of $99.44, 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 blood grouping reagents imports (HS 3006.20): 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 3006.20: Pharmaceutical goods: blood-grouping reagents.
Common questions
What is the value of blood grouping reagents imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported blood grouping reagents worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply blood grouping reagents to Uganda?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average import price of blood grouping reagents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.60 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $99.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blood grouping reagents to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $161 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $688 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for blood grouping reagents?
The HS code for blood grouping reagents is subheading 3006.20. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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