Chemical contraceptives imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $5.6 million of chemical contraceptives in 2024 (85 tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.7 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 | $5.6M | 85 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 74 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 59 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 54 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 59 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 62 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 42 t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 122 t |
Where Uganda imports chemical contraceptives from
Most of the value came from Finland (24%), India (22%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $1.3M | 24% |
| India | $1.2M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $935K | 17% |
| Belgium | $843K | 15% |
| Indonesia | $723K | 13% |
| United States | $402K | 7.2% |
| Kenya | $68K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $57K | 1% |
| China | $18K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $65.75 per kg, 58% below the world average of $155.10, 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.
Chemical contraceptives exports from Uganda
Exports of chemical contraceptives by Uganda reached $793 thousand in 2024 (9 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 81% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $640K | 81% |
| Burkina Faso | $149K | 19% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $2K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda chemical contraceptives imports (HS 3006.60): 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 3006.60: Pharmaceutical goods: chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical contraceptives imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported chemical contraceptives worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical contraceptives to Uganda?
Finland was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (22%) and the Netherlands (17%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical contraceptives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $65.75 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $155.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chemical contraceptives to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Uganda also export chemical contraceptives?
Yes. Uganda exported $793 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Burkina Faso and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical contraceptives?
The HS code for chemical contraceptives is subheading 3006.60. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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