Citric acid imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported citric acid worth $4.4 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $4.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 926 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 974 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 998 t |
| 2017 | $444K | 321 t |
Where Uganda imports citric acid from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Ireland (27%), Colombia (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 43% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 27% |
| Colombia | $720K | 17% |
| Germany | $273K | 6.3% |
| Eswatini | $228K | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $93K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.2% |
| India | $10K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 46% above the world average of $1.12. 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 citric acid imports (HS 2918.14): 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 2918.14: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), citric acid.
Common questions
What is the value of citric acid imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported citric acid worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply citric acid to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Ireland (27%) and Colombia (17%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of citric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $1.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of citric acid to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $444 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 881%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for citric acid?
The HS code for citric acid is subheading 2918.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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