Concrete additives imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $5.3 million of concrete additives in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $5.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $657K | 984 t |
Where Uganda imports concrete additives from
Kenya alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+497% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $3.2M | 61% |
| India | $683K | 13% |
| South Africa | $593K | 11% |
| China | $351K | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $103K | 2% |
| Turkey | $72K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $67K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $44K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.93.
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 concrete additives imports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported concrete additives worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete additives to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by India (13%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 497% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete additives to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $657 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 701%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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