Plastic film imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $4.9 million of plastic film in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.0 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 | $4.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Uganda imports plastic film from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 54% |
| India | $593K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $412K | 8.3% |
| Kenya | $292K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $164K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $128K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $96K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $85K | 1.7% |
| Israel | $82K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $80K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Non-cellular plastic film | 42% |
| 3921.19 | Cellular plastic film | 29% |
| 3921.12 | Cellular PVC foam sheet | 21% |
| 3921.11 | Expanded polystyrene film and sheet | 5.6% |
| 3921.13 | Polyurethane foam sheet | 2% |
| 3921.14 | Cellophane film (cellular) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 64% below the world average of $4.76, 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 film exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported plastic film worth $478 thousand (400 tonnes). Burundi alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $419K | 88% |
| South Sudan | $32K | 6.6% |
| DR Congo | $19K | 4% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.7% |
| United States | $3K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plastic film imports (HS 3921): 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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic film worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (12%) and Taiwan (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $4.76 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 film to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export plastic film?
Yes. Uganda exported $478 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, South Sudan and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (42% of the value) and 3921.19 (29%).
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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