Plastic bottles and carboys exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic bottles and carboys by Uganda reached $20.8 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 80% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $345K | 123 t |
Where Uganda exports plastic bottles and carboys to
Most of it went to South Sudan (39%), Burundi (21%), Rwanda (17%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $8.2M | 39% |
| Burundi | $4.5M | 22% |
| Rwanda | $3.5M | 17% |
| DR Congo | $2.9M | 14% |
| Tanzania | $1.3M | 6.5% |
| Sudan | $252K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $88K | 0.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $3K | 0% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 53% below the world average of $3.80, 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 bottles and carboys imports to Uganda
Imports of plastic bottles and carboys by Uganda reached $9.3 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Kenya alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $7.2M | 78% |
| Egypt | $593K | 6.4% |
| India | $498K | 5.4% |
| China | $384K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $131K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $128K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $125K | 1.4% |
| Norway | $59K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $41K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plastic bottles and carboys exports (HS 3923.30): 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 3923.30: Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottles and carboys exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported plastic bottles and carboys worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic bottles and carboys from Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Burundi (21%) and Rwanda (17%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic bottles and carboys per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $3.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic bottles and carboys from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $345 thousand in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also import plastic bottles and carboys?
Yes. Uganda imported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, Egypt and India. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottles and carboys?
The HS code for plastic bottles and carboys is subheading 3923.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 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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