Particle board exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of particle board by Uganda reached $3.6 million in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 79% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 194% 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 | $3.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $353K | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $362K | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $479K | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $130K | 139 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $2K | 4 t |
Where Uganda exports particle board to
One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.43, 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.
Particle board imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $530 thousand of particle board in 2024 (865 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $302K | 57% |
| China | $94K | 18% |
| Turkey | $48K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 5% |
| Germany | $22K | 4.2% |
| Lebanon | $17K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $12K | 2.2% |
| India | $7K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda particle board exports (HS 4410.11): 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 4410.11: Particle board of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of particle board exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported particle board worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries buy particle board from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Rwanda (1%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 586% on the year.
What is the average export price of particle board per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of particle board from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also import particle board?
Yes. Uganda imported $530 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, China and Turkey. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for particle board?
The HS code for particle board is subheading 4410.11. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4410 page.
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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