Fuel additive imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fuel additive by Uganda reached $2.1 million in 2024 (652 tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.8 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 | $2.1M | 652 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 607 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 469 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 539 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 717 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 499 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 609 t |
| 2017 | $436K | 122 t |
Where Uganda imports fuel additive from
Most of the value came from France (28%), Germany (26%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $594K | 28% |
| Germany | $551K | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $210K | 9.8% |
| Kenya | $156K | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $155K | 7.3% |
| India | $140K | 6.5% |
| China | $110K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $87K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $59K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $30K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3811
| 3811.90 | Fuel and oil additive | 80% |
| 3811.21 | Lubricating oil additive | 17% |
| 3811.29 | Synthetic lubricant additive | 3.3% |
| 3811.19 | Non-lead anti-knock additive | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, close to the world average of $3.92.
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 fuel additive imports (HS 3811): 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 3811: Anti-knock preparations, oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and the like, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or other liquids used for the same purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel additive imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported fuel additive worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 652 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel additive to Uganda?
France was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($594 thousand), followed by Germany (26%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fuel additive to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $436 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 390%. The peak was 2022 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel additive?
The HS code for fuel additive is heading 3811. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3811.90 (79% of the value) and 3811.21 (17%).
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