Putty imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $6.7 million of putty in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $6.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $914K | 604 t |
Where Uganda imports putty from
Most of the value came from Kenya (36%), Egypt (24%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.4M | 36% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 24% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $414K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $195K | 2.9% |
| China | $194K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $134K | 2% |
| Belgium | $128K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $96K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $82K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3214
| 3214.10 | Painters putty | 59% |
| 3214.90 | Sealant and mastic | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 29% below the world average of $1.58, 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.
Putty exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $239 thousand of putty in 2024 (341 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Sudan (40%), DR Congo (26%), Kenya (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda putty imports (HS 3214): 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 3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of putty imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported putty worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply putty to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Egypt (24%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of putty to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $914 thousand in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 630%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export putty?
Yes. Uganda exported $239 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for putty?
The HS code for putty is heading 3214. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3214.10 (59% of the value) and 3214.90 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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