Cyanide imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cyanide by Uganda reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 75% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 132% 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 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 702 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 444 t |
| 2021 | $414K | 262 t |
| 2020 | $170K | 138 t |
| 2019 | $308K | 238 t |
| 2018 | $41K | 62 t |
| 2017 | $8K | 6 t |
Where Uganda imports cyanide from
Most of the value came from China (32%), India (25%), Czech Republic (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $979K | 32% |
| India | $750K | 25% |
| Czech Republic | $440K | 15% |
| Georgia | $292K | 9.7% |
| Kenya | $235K | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $183K | 6.1% |
| Tanzania | $142K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2837
| 2837.11 | Cyanides and cyanide oxides: of sodium | 100% |
| 2837.20 | Complex cyanides | 0.2% |
| 2837.19 | Cyanides (non-sodium) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2837.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, close to the world average of $2.26.
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 cyanide imports (HS 2837): 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 2837: Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides.
Common questions
What is the value of cyanide imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported cyanide worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyanide to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($979 thousand), followed by India (25%) and the Czech Republic (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of cyanide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cyanide to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $836 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for cyanide?
The HS code for cyanide is heading 2837. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2837.11 (100% of the value) and 2837.20 (0%).
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