Herbicide imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported herbicide worth $13.4 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.6 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 | $13.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $33.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 3.4K t |
Where Uganda imports herbicide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.1M | 90% |
| India | $360K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $318K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $213K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $115K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $110K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $78K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $39K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $34K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 48% below the world average of $4.91, 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 herbicide imports (HS 3808.93): 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 3808.93: Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of herbicide imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported herbicide worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply herbicide to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by India (3%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of herbicide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $4.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of herbicide to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2018 at $33.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for herbicide?
The HS code for herbicide is subheading 3808.93. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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