Ceramic pigment imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported ceramic pigment worth $7.9 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 155% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.8 million.
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 | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $11K | 3 t |
Where Uganda imports ceramic pigment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 90% |
| India | $764K | 9.7% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3207
| 3207.20 | Vitrifiable enamels and glazes | 58% |
| 3207.40 | Glass frit and glass powder | 29% |
| 3207.10 | Prepared pigments and colors | 12% |
| 3207.30 | Ceramic lustres | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 47% below the world average of $1.78, 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 ceramic pigment imports (HS 3207): 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 3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic pigment imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported ceramic pigment worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic pigment to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by India (10%) and Taiwan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $1.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic pigment to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11 thousand in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic pigment?
The HS code for ceramic pigment is heading 3207. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3207.20 (58% of the value) and 3207.40 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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