Polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $19.6 million of polyvinyl chloride (pure) in 2024 (20.1 thousand tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% 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 | $19.6M | 20.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $815K | 978 t |
Where Uganda imports polyvinyl chloride (pure) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.4M | 79% |
| United States | $2.1M | 11% |
| Oman | $405K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $375K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $250K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $245K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $219K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $172K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $135K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $112K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
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 polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports (HS 3904.10): 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 3904.10: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride (pure) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported polyvinyl chloride (pure) worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride (pure) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Oman (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 603% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride (pure) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride (pure) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $815 thousand in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure) is subheading 3904.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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