Float glass imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $12.9 million of float glass in 2024 (33.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 105% 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 | $12.9M | 33.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 27.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 27.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 28.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 25.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 21.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 22.0K t |
| 2017 | $86K | 374 t |
Where Uganda imports float glass from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (46%), China (44%), Indonesia (6%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $5.9M | 46% |
| China | $5.6M | 44% |
| Indonesia | $799K | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $239K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $196K | 1.5% |
| Nigeria | $41K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $32K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $21K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7005
| 7005.29 | Float glass sheets (standard) | 50% |
| 7005.21 | Colored float glass sheets | 35% |
| 7005.10 | Float glass with coating | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 31% below the world average of $0.55, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda float glass imports (HS 7005): 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 7005: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported float glass worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass to Uganda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by China (44%) and Indonesia (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of float glass to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86 thousand in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass?
The HS code for float glass is heading 7005. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7005.29 (50% of the value) and 7005.21 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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