Ethylene polymers (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ethylene polymers (other) by Uganda reached $4.0 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 124% 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 | $4.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 941 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 973 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $14K | 8 t |
Where Uganda imports ethylene polymers (other) from
Most of the value came from China (39%), South Korea (17%), Saudi Arabia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 39% |
| South Korea | $678K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $632K | 16% |
| Taiwan | $605K | 15% |
| Germany | $299K | 7.4% |
| Kenya | $105K | 2.6% |
| Qatar | $65K | 1.6% |
| India | $39K | 1% |
| Spain | $36K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.70, 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.
Ethylene polymers (other) exports from Uganda
Exports of ethylene polymers (other) by Uganda reached $877 thousand in 2024 (620 tonnes). Burundi alone took 57% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $499K | 57% |
| Rwanda | $377K | 43% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda ethylene polymers (other) imports (HS 3901.90): 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 3901.90: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene polymers (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported ethylene polymers (other) worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene polymers (other) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Korea (17%) and Saudi Arabia (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 978% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylene polymers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethylene polymers (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export ethylene polymers (other)?
Yes. Uganda exported $877 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, Rwanda and the Czech Republic. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene polymers (other)?
The HS code for ethylene polymers (other) is subheading 3901.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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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