Polyurethane imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported polyurethane worth $6.0 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% 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 | $6.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $199K | 99 t |
Where Uganda imports polyurethane from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Saudi Arabia (23%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 47% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 23% |
| India | $684K | 11% |
| Egypt | $677K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $138K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $119K | 2% |
| Kenya | $55K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $41K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $28K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.10 | Urea-formaldehyde resins | 31% |
| 3909.50 | Polyurethane resins | 30% |
| 3909.20 | Melamine-formaldehyde resins | 22% |
| 3909.40 | Phenol-formaldehyde resins | 12% |
| 3909.31 | Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate | 4.4% |
| 3909.39 | Amino resins (other) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 57% below the world average of $2.07, 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 polyurethane imports (HS 3909): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported polyurethane worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (23%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyurethane to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $199 thousand in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3909.10 (31% of the value) and 3909.50 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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