Plastic waste (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.3 million of plastic waste (other) in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 106% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $866K | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $900K | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $454K | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $394K | 3.4K t |
Where Uganda imports plastic waste (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), South Sudan (17%), Kenya (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Sudan grew fastest (+427% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 44% |
| South Sudan | $398K | 17% |
| Kenya | $326K | 14% |
| Mexico | $139K | 6.1% |
| Japan | $113K | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $102K | 4.5% |
| Rwanda | $78K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $52K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $25K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, close to the world average of $0.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic waste (other) exports from Uganda
Exports of plastic waste (other) by Uganda reached $8.0 million in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). Vietnam alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $4.2M | 53% |
| Pakistan | $805K | 10% |
| Kenya | $802K | 10% |
| Turkey | $671K | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $495K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $375K | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $147K | 1.8% |
| Ireland | $123K | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $122K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $67K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plastic waste (other) imports (HS 3915.90): 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 3915.90: Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic waste (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 106% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic waste (other) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Sudan (17%) and Kenya (14%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 427% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic waste (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.43 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 waste (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $394 thousand in 2018 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 481%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export plastic waste (other)?
Yes. Uganda exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, Pakistan and Kenya. That compares with imports of $2.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste (other)?
The HS code for plastic waste (other) is subheading 3915.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3915 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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