Oxygenated carboxylic acid imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported oxygenated carboxylic acid worth $7.1 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $7.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $718K | 490 t |
Where Uganda imports oxygenated carboxylic acid from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 50% |
| Ireland | $1.5M | 21% |
| Colombia | $720K | 10% |
| Germany | $379K | 5.4% |
| Eswatini | $243K | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $200K | 2.8% |
| India | $143K | 2% |
| South Africa | $128K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $91K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $48K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2918
| 2918.14 | Citric acid | 62% |
| 2918.15 | Citric acid salts and esters | 22% |
| 2918.11 | Lactic acid | 4.8% |
| 2918.12 | Tartaric acid | 3.5% |
| 2918.19 | Oxycarboxylic acids (other) | 2% |
| 2918.29 | Salicylic acid derivatives (other) | 1.4% |
| 2918.23 | Salicylic acid esters (other) | 1.3% |
| 2918.16 | Gluconic acid | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2918.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.38, 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 oxygenated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2918): 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 2918: Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of oxygenated carboxylic acid imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported oxygenated carboxylic acid worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxygenated carboxylic acid to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Ireland (21%) and Colombia (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxygenated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oxygenated carboxylic acid to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $718 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 884%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid is heading 2918. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2918.14 (62% of the value) and 2918.15 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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