Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) by Uganda reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 47% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.3 million.
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 | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $525K | 193 t |
| 2021 | $455K | 168 t |
| 2020 | $647K | 295 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 332 t |
| 2018 | $693K | 267 t |
| 2017 | $363K | 144 t |
Where Uganda imports polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 84% |
| Egypt | $182K | 7.9% |
| India | $60K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $41K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $38K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $25K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 30% below the world average of $3.00, 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 polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports (HS 3917.21): 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 3917.21: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Egypt (8%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 922% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $363 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 532%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 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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