Carbon black imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported carbon black worth $3.0 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 72% 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 | $3.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $69K | 16 t |
Where Uganda imports carbon black from
China alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 89% |
| Germany | $124K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $101K | 3.4% |
| India | $49K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 1.3% |
| United States | $14K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 33% below the world average of $1.62, 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 carbon black imports (HS 2803): 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 2803: Carbon; carbon blacks and other forms of carbon n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of carbon black imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported carbon black worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon black to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (4%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon black per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $1.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbon black to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon black?
The HS code for carbon black is heading 2803. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2803.00. 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 2803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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