Potassium sulphate fertilizer imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported potassium sulphate fertilizer worth $2.6 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9677% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 98% 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 | $2.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $27K | 25 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $259K | 570 t |
| 2020 | $408K | 736 t |
| 2019 | $481K | 672 t |
| 2018 | $621K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $22K | 50 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.69. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 potassium sulphate fertilizer imports (HS 3104.30): 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 3104.30: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium sulphate fertilizer imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported potassium sulphate fertilizer worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply potassium sulphate fertilizer to Uganda?
Germany was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Kenya (15%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium sulphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium sulphate fertilizer to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $851 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for potassium sulphate fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium sulphate fertilizer is subheading 3104.30. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3104 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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