Calcium carbonate imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $4.1 million of calcium carbonate in 2024 (28.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 67% 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 | $4.1M | 28.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 24.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 21.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 25.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 26.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 25.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 22.7K t |
| 2017 | $111K | 843 t |
Where Uganda imports calcium carbonate from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.21, 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.
Calcium carbonate exports from Uganda
Exports of calcium carbonate by Uganda reached $1.7 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Rwanda alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $1.4M | 81% |
| South Sudan | $285K | 17% |
| Burundi | $19K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $14K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda calcium carbonate imports (HS 2836.50): 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 2836.50: Carbonates: calcium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium carbonate imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported calcium carbonate worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium carbonate to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Egypt (17%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium carbonate to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $111 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export calcium carbonate?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, South Sudan and Burundi. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium carbonate?
The HS code for calcium carbonate is subheading 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 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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