Plastic bottle imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $36.0 million of plastic bottle in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $36.0M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.8M | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $34.0M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $27.6M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Uganda imports plastic bottle from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $26.2M | 73% |
| India | $3.6M | 10% |
| China | $2.9M | 8.1% |
| Egypt | $808K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $441K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $387K | 1.1% |
| Philippines | $225K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $224K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $190K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $135K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 26% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 25% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 20% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 12% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 9.2% |
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 5.4% |
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.36 per kg, 39% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Plastic bottle exports from Uganda
Exports of plastic bottle by Uganda reached $26.3 million in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to South Sudan (37%), Burundi (21%), DR Congo (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $9.6M | 37% |
| Burundi | $5.6M | 21% |
| DR Congo | $4.3M | 16% |
| Rwanda | $4.2M | 16% |
| Tanzania | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Kenya | $439K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $381K | 1.5% |
| Sudan | $252K | 1% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plastic bottle imports (HS 3923): 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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic bottle worth $36.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($26.2 million), followed by India (10%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bottle to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $36.0 million in 2024, an increase of 706%. The peak was 2023 at $37.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export plastic bottle?
Yes. Uganda exported $26.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Burundi and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3923.30 (26% of the value) and 3923.40 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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