Inorganic salt imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of inorganic salt by Uganda reached $2.9 million in 2024 (322 tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.6 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 | $2.9M | 322 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 228 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 237 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 341 t |
| 2020 | $261K | 376 t |
| 2019 | $206K | 295 t |
| 2018 | $226K | 299 t |
| 2017 | $75K | 22 t |
Where Uganda imports inorganic salt from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 87% |
| India | $338K | 12% |
| Kenya | $22K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.3% |
| Luxembourg | $5K | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2842
| 2842.90 | Inorganic salts (other) | 94% |
| 2842.10 | Complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2842.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.98 per kg, 134% above the world average of $3.84. 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 inorganic salt imports (HS 2842): 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 2842: Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, n.e.c. including aluminosilicates whether or not chemically defined, but excluding azides.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic salt imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported inorganic salt worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 322 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic salt to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (12%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.98 per kg in 2024, 134% above the world average of $3.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inorganic salt to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic salt?
The HS code for inorganic salt is heading 2842. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2842.90 (94% of the value) and 2842.10 (6%).
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