Plastic-coated steel sheet imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated steel sheet by Uganda reached $48.4 million in 2024 (36.6 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $48.4M | 36.6K t |
| 2023 | $45.2M | 34.4K t |
| 2022 | $54.8M | 32.4K t |
| 2021 | $43.9M | 29.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 28.8K t |
| 2019 | $33.7M | 27.7K t |
| 2018 | $32.0M | 26.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 8.1K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 22% above the world average of $1.08. 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.
Plastic-coated steel sheet exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $4.0 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). South Sudan alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+934% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plastic-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.70): 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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $48.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel sheet to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($45.9 million), followed by China (5%) and Egypt (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $1.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel sheet to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $48.4 million in 2024, an increase of 681%. The peak was 2022 at $54.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export plastic-coated steel sheet?
Yes. Uganda exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $44.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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