Nucleic acid imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $4.5 million of nucleic acid in 2024 (93 tonnes). Value rose 193% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.2 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 | $4.5M | 93 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 83 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 44 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 77 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 54 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 52 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 67 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 97 t |
Where Uganda imports nucleic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+527% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 64% |
| Ireland | $901K | 20% |
| India | $680K | 15% |
| United States | $13K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $11K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | $5K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2934
| 2934.99 | Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934 | 99% |
| 2934.30 | Phenothiazine compounds | 0.7% |
| 2934.10 | Thiazole compounds (unfused) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2934.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.98 per kg, 25% below the world average of $65.13, 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 nucleic acid imports (HS 2934): 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 2934: Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of nucleic acid imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported nucleic acid worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 193% on 2023.
Which countries supply nucleic acid to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Ireland (20%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 527% on the year.
What is the average import price of nucleic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.98 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $65.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nucleic acid to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nucleic acid?
The HS code for nucleic acid is heading 2934. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2934.99 (99% of the value) and 2934.30 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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