Polycarboxylic acid imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $3.9 million of polycarboxylic acid in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $3.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $394K | 300 t |
Where Uganda imports polycarboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Hong Kong (29%), Vietnam (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 48% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 29% |
| Vietnam | $412K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $317K | 8.1% |
| India | $83K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $58K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2917
| 2917.32 | Dioctyl phthalate | 86% |
| 2917.35 | Phthalic anhydride | 6.2% |
| 2917.39 | Aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) | 2.7% |
| 2917.34 | Phthalate esters (other) | 2.7% |
| 2917.11 | Oxalic acid | 1.6% |
| 2917.33 | Dinonyl and didecyl phthalates | 0.3% |
| 2917.19 | Acyclic polycarboxylic acids (other) | 0.2% |
| 2917.14 | Maleic anhydride | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $1.11.
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 polycarboxylic acid imports (HS 2917): 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 2917: Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarboxylic acid imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported polycarboxylic acid worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarboxylic acid to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Hong Kong (29%) and Vietnam (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polycarboxylic acid to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $394 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 889%. The peak was 2020 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polycarboxylic acid?
The HS code for polycarboxylic acid is heading 2917. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2917.32 (86% of the value) and 2917.35 (6%).
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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