Petroleum gas imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $38.0 million of petroleum gas in 2024 (47.9 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 247% 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 | $38.0M | 47.9K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 35.9K t |
| 2022 | $30.1M | 33.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 26.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 25.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 19.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 19.1K t |
| 2017 | $6K | 1 t |
Where Uganda imports petroleum gas from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.9M | 79% |
| Algeria | $3.6M | 9.6% |
| Tanzania | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| Chile | $1.1M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $794K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $661K | 1.7% |
| China | $21K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $16K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.13 | Butane | 98% |
| 2711.19 | Liquefied petroleum gas (other) | 2% |
| 2711.11 | Liquefied natural gas | 0.3% |
| 2711.12 | Propane | 0% |
| 2711.29 | Petroleum gas (gaseous) | 0% |
| 2711.21 | Natural gas | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 41% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petroleum gas exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $1.2 million of petroleum gas in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $1.1M | 95% |
| Sudan | $47K | 4% |
| DR Congo | $16K | 1.3% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda petroleum gas imports (HS 2711): 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 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum gas imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported petroleum gas worth $38.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum gas to Uganda?
The United States was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($29.9 million), followed by Algeria (10%) and Tanzania (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum gas to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6 thousand in 2017 to $38.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export petroleum gas?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Sudan and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $36.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2711.13 (98% of the value) and 2711.19 (2%).
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