Hormone medicines (packaged) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hormone medicines (packaged) by Uganda reached $3.1 million in 2024 (103 tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.8 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 | $3.1M | 103 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 92 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 320 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 442 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 527 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 253 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 443 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 448 t |
Where Uganda imports hormone medicines (packaged) from
Most of the value came from India (38%), Kenya (33%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 38% |
| Kenya | $1.0M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $232K | 7.6% |
| France | $132K | 4.3% |
| China | $74K | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $73K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $64K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $63K | 2% |
| South Korea | $60K | 2% |
| Belgium | $52K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.89 per kg, 92% below the world average of $378.99, 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 hormone medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.39): 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 3004.39: Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of hormone medicines (packaged) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported hormone medicines (packaged) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply hormone medicines (packaged) to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Kenya (33%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of hormone medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.89 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $378.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hormone medicines (packaged) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2021 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hormone medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for hormone medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.39. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 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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