Medical dressing imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical dressing by Uganda reached $3.6 million in 2024 (914 tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.7 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 | $3.6M | 914 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 970 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 633 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 618 t |
Where Uganda imports medical dressing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 73% |
| Pakistan | $441K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $149K | 4.2% |
| India | $147K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $35K | 1% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.9% |
| United States | $32K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $19K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3005
| 3005.90 | Medicated gauze and bandages | 69% |
| 3005.10 | Adhesive wound dressings | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.89 per kg, 77% below the world average of $16.84, 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 medical dressing imports (HS 3005): 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 3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use.
Common questions
What is the value of medical dressing imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported medical dressing worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 914 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical dressing to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Pakistan (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical dressing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.89 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical dressing to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2019 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical dressing?
The HS code for medical dressing is heading 3005. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3005.90 (69% of the value) and 3005.10 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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