Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) by Uganda reached $109.2 million in 2024 (87.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 104% 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 | $109.2M | 87.9K t |
| 2023 | $88.3M | 70.7K t |
| 2022 | $105.9M | 71.1K t |
| 2021 | $59.1M | 52.2K t |
| 2020 | $30.9M | 30.1K t |
| 2019 | $22.2M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $738K | 718 t |
Where Uganda imports polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $102.7M | 94% |
| Oman | $4.3M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $883K | 0.8% |
| India | $863K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $249K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $148K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $59K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $35K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) exports from Uganda
Exports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) by Uganda reached $4.4 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Spain alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.0M | 68% |
| Turkey | $530K | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $366K | 8.4% |
| South Sudan | $244K | 5.6% |
| Burundi | $170K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $31K | 0.7% |
| India | $16K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports (HS 3907.61): 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 3907.61: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $109.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($102.7 million), followed by Oman (4%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.09 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 terephthalate (high viscosity) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $738 thousand in 2017 to $109.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $53.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
Yes. Uganda exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Turkey and Bulgaria. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $104.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) is subheading 3907.61. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 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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