Plastic-coated paper imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $5.6 million of plastic-coated paper in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $5.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 581 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 384 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 598 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 334 t |
| 2017 | $265K | 79 t |
Where Uganda imports plastic-coated paper from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Indonesia (29%), India (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 37% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 29% |
| India | $968K | 17% |
| Kenya | $796K | 14% |
| South Korea | $64K | 1.1% |
| Argentina | $55K | 1% |
| Sweden | $18K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.21 per kg, 51% above the world average of $2.78. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plastic-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic-coated paper worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Indonesia (29%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $2.78 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-coated paper to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $264 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 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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