Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $11.4 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) in 2024 (26.7 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $11.4M | 26.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 24.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 19.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 5.5K t |
Where Uganda imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
Most of the value came from India (40%), China (27%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.6M | 40% |
| China | $3.1M | 27% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $280K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $225K | 2% |
| Turkey | $69K | 0.6% |
| Iran | $24K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $22K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.55, 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.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $2.3 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 51% of the value.
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The shipment records behind Uganda ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports (HS 6907.21): 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 6907.21: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (27%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 439%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Kenya and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 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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