Plasterboard (paper faced) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $2.3 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% 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 | $2.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $712K | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $72K | 263 t |
Where Uganda imports plasterboard (paper faced) from
Most of the value came from Kenya (44%), Tanzania (36%), China (6%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $995K | 44% |
| Tanzania | $822K | 36% |
| China | $145K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $145K | 6.4% |
| Oman | $104K | 4.6% |
| India | $28K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
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 plasterboard (paper faced) imports (HS 6809.11): 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 6809.11: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plasterboard (paper faced) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasterboard (paper faced) to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($995 thousand), followed by Tanzania (36%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasterboard (paper faced) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plasterboard (paper faced) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasterboard (paper faced)?
The HS code for plasterboard (paper faced) is subheading 6809.11. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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