Glass fibre products (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass fibre products (other) by Uganda reached $2.0 million in 2024 (536 tonnes). Value rose 157% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $2.0M | 536 t |
| 2023 | $777K | 231 t |
| 2022 | $173K | 67 t |
| 2021 | $956K | 76 t |
| 2020 | $177K | 39 t |
| 2019 | $115K | 71 t |
| 2018 | $92K | 50 t |
| 2017 | $257K | 73 t |
Where Uganda imports glass fibre products (other) from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Malaysia (33%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+840% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $974K | 49% |
| Malaysia | $670K | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $112K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 4.4% |
| India | $61K | 3% |
| Kenya | $40K | 2% |
| Egypt | $32K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.73 per kg, close to the world average of $4.14.
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 glass fibre products (other) imports (HS 7019.90): 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 7019.90: Glass fibres: n.e.c. in heading no. 7019.
Common questions
What is the value of glass fibre products (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported glass fibre products (other) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 536 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 157% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fibre products (other) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($974 thousand), followed by Malaysia (33%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 840% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fibre products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.73 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $4.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass fibre products (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $257 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 677%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $568 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for glass fibre products (other)?
The HS code for glass fibre products (other) is subheading 7019.90. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 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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