Pigment imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported pigment worth $15.6 million (11.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $15.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 3.7K t |
Where Uganda imports pigment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 52% |
| India | $3.9M | 25% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $537K | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $375K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $345K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $93K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $74K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $67K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $65K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3206
| 3206.11 | Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) | 48% |
| 3206.49 | Pigments and preparations (other) | 25% |
| 3206.19 | Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) | 24% |
| 3206.20 | Chromium compound pigments | 2.8% |
| 3206.41 | Ultramarine pigments | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, 58% below the world average of $3.09, 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 pigment imports (HS 3206): 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 3206: Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported pigment worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by India (25%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $3.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pigment to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2019 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment?
The HS code for pigment is heading 3206. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3206.11 (48% of the value) and 3206.49 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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