Plastic hose imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic hose by Uganda reached $25.7 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $25.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Uganda imports plastic hose from
The largest suppliers were India (33%), China (22%), United Arab Emirates (18%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.6M | 33% |
| China | $5.8M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.7M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $3.3M | 13% |
| Kenya | $934K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $628K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $500K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $316K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $182K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $159K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 57% |
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 15% |
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 11% |
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 8.9% |
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 2.9% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 2.9% |
| 3917.10 | Plastic sausage casings | 1.8% |
| 3917.32 | Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 36% below the world average of $6.11, 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 hose exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $5.5 million of plastic hose in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $3.5M | 64% |
| South Sudan | $1.2M | 22% |
| Rwanda | $255K | 4.6% |
| Burundi | $253K | 4.6% |
| Kenya | $182K | 3.3% |
| Somalia | $83K | 1.5% |
| Cambodia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plastic hose imports (HS 3917): 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 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic hose worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by China (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (18%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $6.11 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 hose to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, an increase of 474%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export plastic hose?
Yes. Uganda exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3917.29 (57% of the value) and 3917.40 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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