Engineering plastic imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of engineering plastic by Uganda reached $151.3 million in 2024 (115.0 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% 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 | $151.3M | 115.0K t |
| 2023 | $125.1M | 93.6K t |
| 2022 | $127.6M | 81.5K t |
| 2021 | $103.4M | 71.3K t |
| 2020 | $60.7M | 47.3K t |
| 2019 | $45.6M | 29.7K t |
| 2018 | $37.4M | 20.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 4.8K t |
Where Uganda imports engineering plastic from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $126.8M | 84% |
| South Korea | $6.7M | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $4.7M | 3.1% |
| Oman | $4.3M | 2.8% |
| Kenya | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 1.2% |
| India | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $943K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $591K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $317K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 72% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 16% |
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 5.2% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 4.3% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 1.5% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 0.8% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonate resin | 0.2% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, 31% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Engineering plastic exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported engineering plastic worth $6.5 million (9.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (47%), Bulgaria (14%), Turkey (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.1M | 47% |
| Bulgaria | $920K | 14% |
| Turkey | $530K | 8.2% |
| South Sudan | $472K | 7.3% |
| Burundi | $467K | 7.2% |
| India | $449K | 6.9% |
| Ireland | $156K | 2.4% |
| DR Congo | $132K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $91K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $50K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported engineering plastic worth $151.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($126.8 million), followed by South Korea (4%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $151.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $82.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Uganda exported $6.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Bulgaria and Turkey. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $144.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (72% of the value) and 3907.20 (16%).
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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