Detergent imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $28.9 million of detergent in 2024 (18.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $28.9M | 18.6K t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.3M | 16.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 15.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Uganda imports detergent from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (41%), India (24%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $11.9M | 41% |
| India | $6.8M | 24% |
| China | $4.3M | 15% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 7.2% |
| Qatar | $861K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $562K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $392K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $380K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $349K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $307K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3402
| 3402.20 | Retail laundry detergent | 39% |
| 3402.11 | Anionic surfactant | 39% |
| 3402.90 | Bulk washing concentrate | 15% |
| 3402.13 | Non-ionic surfactant | 3.7% |
| 3402.19 | Amphoteric surfactant | 3.5% |
| 3402.12 | Cationic surfactant | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, close to the world average of $1.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Detergent exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $3.2 million of detergent in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.6M | 50% |
| South Sudan | $829K | 26% |
| Rwanda | $534K | 17% |
| Kenya | $127K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $101K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 0.3% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Mauritania | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda detergent imports (HS 3402): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3402: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401.
Common questions
What is the value of detergent imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported detergent worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply detergent to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by India (24%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of detergent to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export detergent?
Yes. Uganda exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $25.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for detergent?
The HS code for detergent is heading 3402. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3402.20 (39% of the value) and 3402.11 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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