Lubricant imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.4 million of lubricant in 2024 (939 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.7 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 | $2.4M | 939 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 770 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 679 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 697 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $861K | 326 t |
Where Uganda imports lubricant from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Spain (17%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+484% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $751K | 32% |
| Spain | $390K | 17% |
| India | $360K | 15% |
| France | $149K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $128K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $100K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $83K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $75K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $59K | 2.5% |
| Kenya | $48K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 3403
| 3403.99 | Non-petroleum lubricant | 57% |
| 3403.19 | General lubricant | 32% |
| 3403.91 | Textile treatment oil | 7.5% |
| 3403.11 | Textile lubricant | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, 47% below the world average of $4.73, 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 lubricant imports (HS 3403): 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 3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported lubricant worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 939 tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricant to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($751 thousand), followed by Spain (17%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $4.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricant to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $861 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2019 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
The HS code for lubricant is heading 3403. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3403.99 (57% of the value) and 3403.19 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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