Paper articles imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper articles by Uganda reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 44% on 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 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 900 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 890 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $851K | 388 t |
Where Uganda imports paper articles from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 80% |
| India | $109K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $108K | 3.1% |
| United States | $91K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $73K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $71K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $53K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $43K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $26K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 77% |
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 18% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 4.6% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 0.6% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 0.3% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, 45% below the world average of $2.82, 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 paper articles imports (HS 4823): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported paper articles worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by India (3%) and Kenya (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper articles to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $851 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 307%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4823.90 (76% of the value) and 4823.69 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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