Cellulose imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellulose by Uganda reached $7.9 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $7.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 559 t |
Where Uganda imports cellulose from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), India (22%), Sweden (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 31% |
| India | $1.8M | 22% |
| Sweden | $905K | 11% |
| Germany | $536K | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $495K | 6.3% |
| United States | $461K | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $309K | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $278K | 3.5% |
| Kenya | $229K | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $134K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3912
| 3912.39 | Cellulose ethers (other) | 55% |
| 3912.31 | Carboxymethyl cellulose | 16% |
| 3912.20 | Cellulose nitrate | 16% |
| 3912.90 | Cellulose derivatives (other) | 13% |
| 3912.11 | Cellulose acetate (unplasticized) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3912.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, 25% below the world average of $4.87, 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 cellulose imports (HS 3912): 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 3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported cellulose worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (22%) and Sweden (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellulose to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose?
The HS code for cellulose is heading 3912. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3912.39 (55% of the value) and 3912.31 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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