Portland cement imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $159.0 million of portland cement in 2024 (2.76 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 203% 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 | $159.0M | 2.76M t |
| 2023 | $136.0M | 2.33M t |
| 2022 | $167.2M | 2.23M t |
| 2021 | $162.5M | 2.82M t |
| 2020 | $76.8M | 1.72M t |
| 2019 | $83.9M | 1.66M t |
| 2018 | $97.8M | 1.90M t |
| 2017 | $68K | 369 t |
Where Uganda imports portland cement from
Kenya alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $104.7M | 66% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41.6M | 26% |
| Pakistan | $7.2M | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.7M | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $307K | 0.2% |
| Rwanda | $21K | 0% |
| Italy | $10K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $8K | 0% |
| China | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 95% |
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 2.3% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 1.7% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 0.6% |
| 2523.30 | Aluminous cement | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.06 per kg, close to the world average of $0.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portland cement exports from Uganda
Exports of portland cement by Uganda reached $86.0 million in 2024 (607.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to DR Congo (48%), South Sudan (46%), Rwanda (5%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $40.9M | 48% |
| South Sudan | $39.4M | 46% |
| Rwanda | $4.0M | 4.7% |
| Sudan | $798K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $677K | 0.8% |
| Burundi | $140K | 0.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $29K | 0% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda portland cement imports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported portland cement worth $159.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.76 million tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply portland cement to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($104.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (26%) and Pakistan (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of portland cement to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68 thousand in 2017 to $159.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $167.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $110.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export portland cement?
Yes. Uganda exported $86.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $73.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2523.10 (95% of the value) and 2523.29 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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