Chloride imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $7.6 million of chloride in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is 255% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $7.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $850K | 939 t |
Where Uganda imports chloride from
Most of the value came from Tanzania (32%), South Africa (22%), Mexico (17%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+736% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.5M | 32% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 23% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 17% |
| China | $597K | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $383K | 5% |
| Kenya | $325K | 4.3% |
| Djibouti | $298K | 3.9% |
| Laos | $298K | 3.9% |
| India | $143K | 1.9% |
| France | $51K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.32 | Aluminum chloride | 73% |
| 2827.51 | Sodium and potassium bromide | 13% |
| 2827.20 | Calcium chloride | 8.5% |
| 2827.39 | Metal chlorides (other) | 2.2% |
| 2827.10 | Ammonium chloride | 1.7% |
| 2827.49 | Metal chloride oxides (other) | 0.5% |
| 2827.60 | Iodides and iodide oxides | 0.5% |
| 2827.59 | Bromides (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 139% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda chloride imports (HS 2827): 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 2827: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported chloride worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 255% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloride to Uganda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Mexico (17%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 736% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 139% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chloride to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $850 thousand in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 794%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2827.32 (73% of the value) and 2827.51 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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