Paper labels exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported paper labels worth $8.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 700 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 962 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 298 t |
Where Uganda exports paper labels to
The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (50%), Rwanda (24%), DR Congo (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.1M | 50% |
| Rwanda | $2.0M | 24% |
| DR Congo | $1.0M | 13% |
| Burundi | $988K | 12% |
| Kenya | $78K | 0.9% |
| South Sudan | $17K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $3K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| Burkina Faso | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4821
| 4821.10 | Printed paper labels | 71% |
| 4821.90 | Blank paper labels | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4821.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.84 per kg, close to the world average of $6.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper labels imports to Uganda
Imports of paper labels by Uganda reached $2.9 million in 2024 (802 tonnes). Kenya alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+775% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.5M | 53% |
| China | $851K | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $222K | 7.8% |
| India | $147K | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $37K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $29K | 1% |
| United States | $20K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda paper labels exports (HS 4821): 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 4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
Common questions
What is the value of paper labels exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported paper labels worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy paper labels from Uganda?
Tanzania was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Rwanda (24%) and the DR Congo (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average export price of paper labels per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.84 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $6.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of paper labels from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also import paper labels?
Yes. Uganda imported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, China and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper labels?
The HS code for paper labels is heading 4821. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4821.10 (71% of the value) and 4821.90 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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