Plaster articles imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.7 million of plaster articles in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $2.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $124K | 312 t |
Where Uganda imports plaster articles from
Most of the value came from Kenya (38%), Tanzania (31%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.0M | 38% |
| Tanzania | $840K | 31% |
| China | $498K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $164K | 6% |
| Oman | $104K | 3.8% |
| India | $28K | 1% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $12K | 0.5% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6809
| 6809.11 | Plasterboard (paper faced) | 83% |
| 6809.19 | Plaster board (other) | 12% |
| 6809.90 | Plaster products | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, close to the world average of $0.33.
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 plaster articles imports (HS 6809): 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 6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster articles imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plaster articles worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster articles to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Tanzania (31%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plaster articles to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $124 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster articles?
The HS code for plaster articles is heading 6809. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6809.11 (83% of the value) and 6809.19 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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