Paper packing containers and sleeves imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper packing containers and sleeves by Uganda reached $4.4 million in 2024 (923 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 129% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.0 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 | $4.4M | 923 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 905 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $13K | 4 t |
Where Uganda imports paper packing containers and sleeves from
Kenya alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.4M | 99% |
| China | $46K | 1% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.78 per kg, close to the world average of $4.37.
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 packing containers and sleeves imports (HS 4819.50): 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 4819.50: Paper and paperboard: packing containers, including record sleeves, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4819.
Common questions
What is the value of paper packing containers and sleeves imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported paper packing containers and sleeves worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 923 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper packing containers and sleeves to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (1%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper packing containers and sleeves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $4.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper packing containers and sleeves to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper packing containers and sleeves?
The HS code for paper packing containers and sleeves is subheading 4819.50. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
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