Natural rubber (other forms) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.6 million of natural rubber (other forms) in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 823 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 707 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 862 t |
Where Uganda imports natural rubber (other forms) from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 72% |
| Vietnam | $489K | 19% |
| Ghana | $234K | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, close to the world average of $1.54.
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 natural rubber (other forms) imports (HS 4001.29): 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 4001.29: Rubber: natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of natural rubber (other forms) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported natural rubber (other forms) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural rubber (other forms) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Vietnam (19%) and Ghana (9%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural rubber (other forms) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of natural rubber (other forms) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2018 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural rubber (other forms)?
The HS code for natural rubber (other forms) is subheading 4001.29. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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