Inorganic acid imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of inorganic acid by Uganda reached $2.3 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $2.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $924K | 897 t |
| 2021 | $774K | 892 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $777K | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $157K | 129 t |
Where Uganda imports inorganic acid from
Kenya alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.2M | 54% |
| China | $411K | 18% |
| India | $255K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $138K | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $114K | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $39K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.7% |
| Ghana | $12K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2811
| 2811.21 | Carbon dioxide | 53% |
| 2811.22 | Silicon dioxide | 40% |
| 2811.29 | Nonmetal oxides (other) | 3.2% |
| 2811.19 | Inorganic acids (other) | 2.2% |
| 2811.11 | Hydrofluoric acid | 1.1% |
| 2811.12 | Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 52% below the world average of $0.99, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda inorganic acid imports (HS 2811): 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 2811: Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals; n.e.c. in heading no. 2806 to 2810.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic acid imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported inorganic acid worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic acid to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (18%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of inorganic acid to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $157 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic acid?
The HS code for inorganic acid is heading 2811. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2811.21 (53% of the value) and 2811.22 (40%).
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