Carbon paper and transfer paper imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.1 million of carbon paper and transfer paper in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% 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 | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $578K | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $128K | 164 t |
| 2020 | $158K | 157 t |
| 2019 | $82K | 139 t |
| 2018 | $268K | 382 t |
| 2017 | $100K | 68 t |
Where Uganda imports carbon paper and transfer paper from
Most of the value came from South Korea (46%), Kenya (38%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $944K | 46% |
| Kenya | $789K | 38% |
| China | $281K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 1.4% |
| Russia | $26K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 69% below the world average of $1.80, 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 paper and transfer paper imports (HS 4809.90): 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 4809.90: Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon paper and transfer paper imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported carbon paper and transfer paper worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon paper and transfer paper to Uganda?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($944 thousand), followed by Kenya (38%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon paper and transfer paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $1.80 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 paper and transfer paper to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $100 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $590 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper?
The HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper is subheading 4809.90. 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 4809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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