Organic compound imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of organic compound by Uganda reached $5.9 million in 2024 (312 tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $5.9M | 313 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 144 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 117 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 82 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 564 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 374 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 197 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 64 t |
Where Uganda imports organic compound from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.5M | 60% |
| China | $1.9M | 32% |
| Czech Republic | $218K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $125K | 2.1% |
| DR Congo | $112K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $23K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $7K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.73 per kg, 49% above the world average of $12.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 organic compound imports (HS 2942): 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 2942: Organic compounds; n.e.c. in chapter 29.
Common questions
What is the value of organic compound imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported organic compound worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 312 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply organic compound to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (32%) and the Czech Republic (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of organic compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.73 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $12.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of organic compound to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 303%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for organic compound?
The HS code for organic compound is heading 2942. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2942.00. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2942 page.
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