Ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) worth $45.4 million (62.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 254% a year on average.
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 | $45.4M | 62.3K t |
| 2023 | $48.0M | 40.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 27.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $32K | 44 t |
| 2019 | $67K | 143 t |
| 2018 | $23K | 50 t |
Where Uganda exports ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) to
Most of it went to Kenya (47%), South Sudan (24%), Tanzania (19%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+580% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 97% above the world average of $0.37. 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 (standard) imports to Uganda
Imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) by Uganda reached $27.8 million in 2024 (94.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $18.2M | 65% |
| China | $3.6M | 13% |
| Tanzania | $2.4M | 8.5% |
| India | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $264K | 1% |
| Italy | $85K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $51K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $26K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) exports (HS 6907.22): 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 6907.22: 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 0.5% but not over 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) worth $45.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 126 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by South Sudan (24%) and Tanzania (19%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average export price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $0.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23 thousand in 2018 to $45.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $48.0 million. Over 7 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also import ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard)?
Yes. Uganda imported $27.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, China and Tanzania. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) is subheading 6907.22. 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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