Compound fertilizer imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of compound fertilizer by Uganda reached $43.1 million in 2024 (132.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% 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 | 132.9K t |
| 2023 | $33.0M | 59.7K t |
| 2022 | $39.7M | 53.0K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 86.9K t |
| 2020 | $27.3M | 96.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.5M | 82.2K t |
| 2018 | $23.3M | 71.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 3.0K t |
Where Uganda imports compound fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (46%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Malaysia (6%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $19.9M | 46% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.6M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $2.5M | 5.8% |
| Russia | $2.3M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| China | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Qatar | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $934K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $810K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3105
| 3105.90 | Compound fertilizers (other) | 68% |
| 3105.20 | NPK fertilizer (compound) | 18% |
| 3105.30 | Diammonium phosphate fertilizer | 12% |
| 3105.10 | Compound fertilizer (tablets or small packs) | 1.6% |
| 3105.59 | Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer | 0.8% |
| 3105.60 | Phosphate and potassium fertilizer | 0.3% |
| 3105.51 | Nitrate and phosphate fertilizer | 0% |
| 3105.40 | Monoammonium phosphate fertilizer | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 45% below the world average of $0.58, 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.
Compound fertilizer exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported compound fertilizer worth $283 thousand (320 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 96% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $272K | 96% |
| Rwanda | $11K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda compound fertilizer imports (HS 3105): 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 3105: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, containing 2 or 3 of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; other fertilisers; goods of chapter 31 in tablets or packages of gross weight not exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of compound fertilizer imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported compound fertilizer worth $43.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply compound fertilizer to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and Malaysia (6%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of compound fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of compound fertilizer to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $43.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $29.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export compound fertilizer?
Yes. Uganda exported $283 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Rwanda and the Netherlands. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $42.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for compound fertilizer?
The HS code for compound fertilizer is heading 3105. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3105.90 (68% of the value) and 3105.20 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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