Polish imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.9 million of polish in 2024 (981 tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $2.9M | 981 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 531 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 678 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 574 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 712 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $164K | 51 t |
Where Uganda imports polish from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.4M | 82% |
| United Kingdom | $157K | 5.4% |
| China | $96K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $91K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $60K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 1.3% |
| United States | $20K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $8K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3405
| 3405.10 | Shoe polish | 68% |
| 3405.40 | Scouring paste | 14% |
| 3405.20 | Furniture polish | 8.1% |
| 3405.30 | Car polish | 7.8% |
| 3405.90 | Metal polish | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.98 per kg, 33% below the world average of $4.43, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda polish imports (HS 3405): 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 3405: Polishes, creams, scouring pastes, powders and similar; in any form, (including articles impregnated, coated or covered with such), for furniture, footwear, floors, coachwork, glass or metal.
Common questions
What is the value of polish imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported polish worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 981 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply polish to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (5%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 674% on the year.
What is the average import price of polish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $4.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polish to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $164 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polish?
The HS code for polish is heading 3405. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3405.10 (68% of the value) and 3405.40 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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