Plastic and rubber injection molds imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic and rubber injection molds by Uganda reached $4.4 million in 2024 (352 tonnes). That is 119% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $4.4M | 352 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 142 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 185 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 235 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 213 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 303 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 180 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 171 t |
Where Uganda imports plastic and rubber injection molds from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Luxembourg (30%), Canada (19%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 39% |
| Luxembourg | $1.3M | 30% |
| Canada | $859K | 19% |
| Kenya | $228K | 5.1% |
| India | $158K | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $126K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0.2% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $6K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.61 per kg, 39% below the world average of $20.81, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda plastic and rubber injection molds imports (HS 8480.71): 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 8480.71: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber injection molds imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 352 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber injection molds to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Luxembourg (30%) and Canada (19%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber injection molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.61 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $20.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic and rubber injection molds to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. The peak was 2021 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds?
The HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds is subheading 8480.71. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
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