Plastic hose and tubing (other) exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic hose and tubing (other) by Uganda reached $3.3 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 902 t |
| 2020 | $982K | 542 t |
| 2019 | $753K | 313 t |
| 2018 | $258K | 169 t |
Where Uganda exports plastic hose and tubing (other) to
DR Congo alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.4M | 72% |
| South Sudan | $641K | 19% |
| Burundi | $165K | 5% |
| Rwanda | $127K | 3.8% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, 81% below the world average of $6.55, 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 and tubing (other) imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $2.7 million of plastic hose and tubing (other) in 2024 (561 tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+732% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 77% |
| China | $265K | 9.7% |
| Kenya | $177K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $33K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $30K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $15K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plastic hose and tubing (other) exports (HS 3917.39): 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 3917.39: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose and tubing (other) exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic hose and tubing (other) from Uganda?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Sudan (19%) and Burundi (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Burundi grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic hose and tubing (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $6.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic hose and tubing (other) from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $258 thousand in 2018 to $3.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 7 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also import plastic hose and tubing (other)?
Yes. Uganda imported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $598 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other)?
The HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other) is subheading 3917.39. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 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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