Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) by Uganda reached $14.5 million in 2024 (20.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2019-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 423% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.5M | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 18.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 27.5K t |
| 2021 | $210K | 649 t |
| 2020 | $15K | 22 t |
| 2019 | $4K | 12 t |
Where Uganda exports ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) to
Kenya alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 49% above the world average of $0.47. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $511 thousand of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). India alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $422K | 83% |
| Spain | $35K | 6.9% |
| China | $32K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $13K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $6K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) exports (HS 6907.23): 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 6907.23: 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 over 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 126 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by South Sudan (25%) and Burundi (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 457% on the year.
What is the average export price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4 thousand in 2019 to $14.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $20.9 million. Over 6 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also import ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous)?
Yes. Uganda imported $511 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Spain and China. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) is subheading 6907.23. 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?
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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