Chemical product imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported chemical product worth $43.1 million (14.5 thousand tonnes). That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $43.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $29.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 17.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 2.7K t |
Where Uganda imports chemical product from
The largest suppliers were Eswatini (23%), Switzerland (22%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $9.9M | 23% |
| Switzerland | $9.6M | 22% |
| China | $9.3M | 22% |
| Kenya | $4.2M | 9.7% |
| Tanzania | $1.9M | 4.3% |
| India | $1.8M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $764K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $533K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3824
| 3824.99 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 | 85% |
| 3824.40 | Concrete additives | 12% |
| 3824.50 | Prepared mortars and concretes | 1.2% |
| 3824.91 | Organophosphorus chemical compounds | 1% |
| 3824.78 | HFC/PFC refrigerant blends | 0.2% |
| 3824.10 | Foundry binders | 0.2% |
| 3824.82 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter: containing polychlorinated biphenyls… | 0.1% |
| 3824.60 | Sorbitol formulation | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3824.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, 34% above the world average of $2.21. 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.
Chemical product exports from Uganda
Exports of chemical product by Uganda reached $263 thousand in 2024 (187 tonnes). Most of it went to China (32%), Rwanda (20%), Kenya (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $84K | 32% |
| Rwanda | $54K | 20% |
| Kenya | $37K | 14% |
| South Sudan | $34K | 13% |
| Tanzania | $27K | 10% |
| DR Congo | $24K | 9.1% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 1% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda chemical product imports (HS 3824): 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 3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical product imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported chemical product worth $43.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical product to Uganda?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Switzerland (22%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $2.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chemical product to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $43.1 million in 2024, an increase of 508%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export chemical product?
Yes. Uganda exported $263 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Rwanda and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $42.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical product?
The HS code for chemical product is heading 3824. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3824.99 (85% of the value) and 3824.40 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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