Plastic sanitary ware imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic sanitary ware by Uganda reached $2.3 million in 2024 (843 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $2.3M | 843 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 929 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 927 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 678 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 669 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 708 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 628 t |
| 2017 | $312K | 63 t |
Where Uganda imports plastic sanitary ware from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Kenya (25%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 48% |
| Kenya | $579K | 25% |
| India | $208K | 9% |
| Egypt | $75K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $63K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $50K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $39K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $37K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $27K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3922
| 3922.90 | Plastic sanitary fixtures | 58% |
| 3922.10 | Plastic bathtubs and sinks | 28% |
| 3922.20 | Plastic toilet seats | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3922.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 56% below the world average of $6.34, 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 sanitary ware exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $439 thousand of plastic sanitary ware in 2024 (354 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Sudan (42%), DR Congo (42%), Rwanda (16%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plastic sanitary ware imports (HS 3922): 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 3922: Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and sanitary ware, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sanitary ware imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic sanitary ware worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 843 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sanitary ware to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Kenya (25%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $6.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic sanitary ware to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $312 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 645%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export plastic sanitary ware?
Yes. Uganda exported $439 thousand 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 $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sanitary ware?
The HS code for plastic sanitary ware is heading 3922. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3922.90 (58% of the value) and 3922.10 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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