Glassware imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glassware by Uganda reached $3.4 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $3.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $555K | 328 t |
Where Uganda imports glassware from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 74% |
| United Arab Emirates | $414K | 12% |
| France | $133K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $92K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $72K | 2.1% |
| India | $71K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $36K | 1.1% |
| United States | $10K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7013
| 7013.37 | Drinking glasses (non-crystal) | 64% |
| 7013.49 | Table and kitchen glassware | 14% |
| 7013.10 | Glass-ceramic tableware | 8% |
| 7013.99 | Glassware (other types) | 6.6% |
| 7013.28 | Stemware drinking glasses | 3.9% |
| 7013.41 | Lead crystal tableware | 2% |
| 7013.42 | Heat-resistant tableware | 0.9% |
| 7013.91 | Lead crystal glassware (other) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 70% below the world average of $2.84, 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 glassware imports (HS 7013): 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 7013: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018).
Common questions
What is the value of glassware imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported glassware worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply glassware to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of glassware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $2.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glassware to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $555 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 514%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for glassware?
The HS code for glassware is heading 7013. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7013.37 (64% of the value) and 7013.49 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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