Polystyrene imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polystyrene by Uganda reached $11.3 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% 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 | $11.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $698K | 312 t |
Where Uganda imports polystyrene from
The largest suppliers were Tunisia (25%), Egypt (21%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $2.8M | 25% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 21% |
| China | $2.0M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 17% |
| India | $1.1M | 9.7% |
| Taiwan | $411K | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $278K | 2.5% |
| Kenya | $72K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $67K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $64K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers (other) | 81% |
| 3903.19 | Polystyrene resin | 8.7% |
| 3903.11 | Expandable polystyrene beads | 4.9% |
| 3903.30 | Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene | 4.6% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.69, 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 polystyrene imports (HS 3903): 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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported polystyrene worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Uganda?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Egypt (21%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polystyrene to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $698 thousand in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3903.90 (81% of the value) and 3903.19 (9%).
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