Plastic building material imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $3.7 million of plastic building material in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 million.
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 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 869 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 870 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 956 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 853 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 527 t |
Where Uganda imports plastic building material from
The largest suppliers were South Sudan (29%), China (20%), Kenya (13%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $1.1M | 29% |
| China | $748K | 20% |
| Kenya | $481K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $259K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $256K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $242K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $140K | 3.8% |
| India | $137K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $119K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $51K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.10 | Plastic storage tanks | 50% |
| 3925.90 | Plastic building materials (other) | 37% |
| 3925.20 | Plastic doors and windows | 10% |
| 3925.30 | Plastic blinds and shutters | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 22% below the world average of $4.05, 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 building material exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported plastic building material worth $1.6 million (793 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+341% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $825K | 51% |
| Rwanda | $327K | 20% |
| Burundi | $231K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $142K | 8.8% |
| Kenya | $51K | 3.2% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 1.1% |
| Sudan | $13K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Somalia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plastic building material imports (HS 3925): 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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic building material worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 144th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (20%) and Kenya (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $4.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic building material to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also export plastic building material?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Rwanda and Burundi. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3925.10 (50% of the value) and 3925.90 (37%).
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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