Plastic and rubber molds (other types) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.2 million of plastic and rubber molds (other types) in 2024 (451 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $2.2M | 451 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 413 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 401 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 358 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 322 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 291 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 343 t |
| 2017 | $741K | 28 t |
Where Uganda imports plastic and rubber molds (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (45%), India (40%), Kenya (9%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $982K | 45% |
| India | $858K | 40% |
| Kenya | $194K | 9% |
| Austria | $36K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $36K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $29K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.80 per kg, 78% below the world average of $22.20, 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 molds (other types) imports (HS 8480.79): 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 8480.79: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber molds (other types) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic and rubber molds (other types) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 451 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber molds (other types) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($982 thousand), followed by India (40%) and Kenya (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber molds (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.80 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $22.20 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 molds (other types) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $741 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2019 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber molds (other types)?
The HS code for plastic and rubber molds (other types) is subheading 8480.79. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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