Plasticized PVC compounds imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $9.4 million of plasticized pvc compounds in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% 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 | $9.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $372K | 324 t |
Where Uganda imports plasticized pvc compounds from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 64% |
| India | $2.2M | 23% |
| Kenya | $821K | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $85K | 0.9% |
| United States | $75K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $68K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $54K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $42K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 46% below the world average of $1.85, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda plasticized pvc compounds imports (HS 3904.22): 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 3904.22: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances.
Common questions
What is the value of plasticized pvc compounds imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plasticized pvc compounds worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasticized pvc compounds to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by India (23%) and Kenya (9%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasticized pvc compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $1.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plasticized pvc compounds to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $372 thousand in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasticized pvc compounds?
The HS code for plasticized pvc compounds is subheading 3904.22. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 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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