Malaria diagnostic test kits imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of malaria diagnostic test kits by Uganda reached $6.8 million in 2024 (356 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 119% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.7 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 | $6.8M | 356 t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 480 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 194 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 244 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 219 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 191 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 178 t |
| 2017 | $28K | 1 t |
Where Uganda imports malaria diagnostic test kits from
South Korea alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.2M | 62% |
| India | $2.3M | 33% |
| Ethiopia | $209K | 3.1% |
| China | $81K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $28K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Jordan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.19 per kg, 59% below the world average of $47.16, 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 malaria diagnostic test kits imports (HS 3002.11): 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 3002.11: Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: malaria diagnostic test kits.
Common questions
What is the value of malaria diagnostic test kits imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported malaria diagnostic test kits worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 356 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply malaria diagnostic test kits to Uganda?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by India (33%) and Ethiopia (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of malaria diagnostic test kits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.19 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $47.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of malaria diagnostic test kits to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28 thousand in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for malaria diagnostic test kits?
The HS code for malaria diagnostic test kits is subheading 3002.11. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3002 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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