Printed matter imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $10.0 million of printed matter in 2024 (381 tonnes). Value rose 93% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.0 million.
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 | $10.0M | 381 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 472 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 618 t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 479 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 795 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 985 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 156 t |
Where Uganda imports printed matter from
Greece alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $5.4M | 54% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 24% |
| China | $1.3M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $376K | 3.8% |
| India | $198K | 2% |
| South Africa | $72K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $53K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $30K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter (other types) | 95% |
| 4911.10 | Trade catalogues and advertising materials | 4.4% |
| 4911.91 | Printed pictures and photographs | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.15 per kg, 254% above the world average of $7.38. 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.
Printed matter exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported printed matter worth $821 thousand (84 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $752K | 92% |
| Central African Republic | $23K | 2.8% |
| Rwanda | $10K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $9K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $8K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cameroon | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda printed matter imports (HS 4911): 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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported printed matter worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 381 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 93% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter to Uganda?
Greece was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Germany (24%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.15 per kg in 2024, 254% above the world average of $7.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed matter to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 628%. The peak was 2021 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export printed matter?
Yes. Uganda exported $821 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the Central African Republic and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4911.99 (95% of the value) and 4911.10 (4%).
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