Plastic sheet imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported plastic sheet worth $43.9 million (17.3 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $43.9M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.6M | 14.3K t |
| 2022 | $40.7M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $32.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $27.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $28.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $30.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 6.0K t |
Where Uganda imports plastic sheet from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), India (25%), Kenya (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 32% |
| India | $10.9M | 25% |
| Kenya | $7.0M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.0M | 11% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $859K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $548K | 1.3% |
| Israel | $170K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.10 | Polyethylene film and sheet | 39% |
| 3920.20 | Polypropylene film and sheet | 31% |
| 3920.49 | Rigid PVC film and sheet | 12% |
| 3920.43 | Plasticized PVC film and sheet | 5.6% |
| 3920.99 | Plastic film and sheet (other) | 3.9% |
| 3920.69 | Polyester film and sheet (other) | 3.2% |
| 3920.62 | Polyethylene terephthalate film | 2.1% |
| 3920.51 | Polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 26% below the world average of $3.44, 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 sheet exports from Uganda
Exports of plastic sheet by Uganda reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (33%), South Sudan (29%), Rwanda (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $801K | 33% |
| South Sudan | $710K | 29% |
| Rwanda | $353K | 15% |
| Burundi | $296K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $200K | 8.3% |
| Kenya | $60K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plastic sheet imports (HS 3920): 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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic sheet worth $43.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by India (25%) and Kenya (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $3.44 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 sheet to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $43.9 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export plastic sheet?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.4 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 $41.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3920.10 (39% of the value) and 3920.20 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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