Plastic dinnerware imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $6.7 million of plastic dinnerware in 2024 (33.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.6 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 | $6.7M | 33.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 476 t |
Where Uganda imports plastic dinnerware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 55% |
| Kenya | $2.2M | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $175K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $94K | 1.4% |
| India | $92K | 1.4% |
| United States | $77K | 1.2% |
| Rwanda | $74K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $41K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $26K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3924
| 3924.10 | Plastic tableware | 59% |
| 3924.90 | Plastic household articles | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 96% below the world average of $4.56, 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 dinnerware exports from Uganda
Exports of plastic dinnerware by Uganda reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). South Sudan alone took 66% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $1.4M | 66% |
| DR Congo | $362K | 17% |
| Rwanda | $176K | 8.4% |
| Burundi | $48K | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $45K | 2.2% |
| Tanzania | $36K | 1.7% |
| Serbia | $16K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $9K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plastic dinnerware imports (HS 3924): 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 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic dinnerware imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic dinnerware worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 148th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic dinnerware to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Kenya (34%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 96% below the world average of $4.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic dinnerware to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 362%. The peak was 2023 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export plastic dinnerware?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic dinnerware?
The HS code for plastic dinnerware is heading 3924. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3924.10 (59% of the value) and 3924.90 (41%).
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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