Gypsum imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $10.4 million of gypsum in 2024 (220.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 116% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.4 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 | $10.4M | 220.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 216.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 169.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 179.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 162.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 141.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 131.4K t |
| 2017 | $48K | 178 t |
Where Uganda imports gypsum from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $6.1M | 58% |
| Oman | $3.3M | 32% |
| Thailand | $374K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $341K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $84K | 0.8% |
| Iran | $67K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $47K | 0.5% |
| China | $41K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $34K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2520
| 2520.10 | Gypsum: anhydrite | 89% |
| 2520.20 | Gypsum plaster | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2520.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.04. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 gypsum imports (HS 2520): 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 2520: Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), coloured or not, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported gypsum worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 220.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply gypsum to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Oman (32%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of gypsum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $0.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gypsum to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48 thousand in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum?
The HS code for gypsum is heading 2520. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2520.10 (89% of the value) and 2520.20 (11%).
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