Fatty acid imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $26.8 million of fatty acid in 2024 (30.1 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 126% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.8 million.
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 | $26.8M | 30.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 26.5K t |
| 2022 | $37.8M | 27.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 19.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $90K | 65 t |
Where Uganda imports fatty acid from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (42%), Malaysia (30%), Kenya (23%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $11.4M | 42% |
| Malaysia | $8.1M | 30% |
| Kenya | $6.2M | 23% |
| India | $526K | 2% |
| China | $410K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $197K | 0.7% |
| Burundi | $24K | 0.1% |
| Iran | $20K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $8K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3823
| 3823.19 | Fatty acids (other species) | 96% |
| 3823.11 | Stearic acid | 2.1% |
| 3823.70 | Industrial fatty alcohols | 1.7% |
| 3823.13 | Tall oil fatty acids | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.24, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda fatty acid imports (HS 3823): 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 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported fatty acid worth $26.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acid to Uganda?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Malaysia (30%) and Kenya (23%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 531% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fatty acid to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90 thousand in 2017 to $26.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $37.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid?
The HS code for fatty acid is heading 3823. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3823.19 (96% of the value) and 3823.11 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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