Plastic product imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $16.0 million of plastic product in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $16.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 2.4K t |
Where Uganda imports plastic product from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 62% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 6.8% |
| India | $579K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $342K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $301K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $235K | 1.5% |
| Philippines | $235K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $221K | 1.4% |
| United States | $211K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3926
| 3926.90 | Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 | 80% |
| 3926.20 | Plastic apparel and clothing | 8.7% |
| 3926.10 | Plastic office supplies | 7.4% |
| 3926.40 | Plastic ornaments and statuettes | 2.6% |
| 3926.30 | Plastic furniture fittings | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3926.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, 64% below the world average of $7.50, 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 product exports from Uganda
Exports of plastic product by Uganda reached $583 thousand in 2024 (586 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (33%), South Sudan (26%), Rwanda (23%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $192K | 33% |
| South Sudan | $150K | 26% |
| Rwanda | $131K | 23% |
| Burundi | $46K | 7.9% |
| Kenya | $9K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $7K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $6K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $6K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plastic product imports (HS 3926): 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 3926: Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic product imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic product worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic product to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Kenya (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $7.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic product to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2021 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export plastic product?
Yes. Uganda exported $583 thousand 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 $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic product?
The HS code for plastic product is heading 3926. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3926.90 (80% of the value) and 3926.20 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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