Refractory mortar imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refractory mortar by Uganda reached $2.4 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 112% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $856K | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $810K | 2.1K t |
Where Uganda imports refractory mortar from
India alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 75% |
| Germany | $227K | 9.3% |
| China | $226K | 9.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $92K | 3.8% |
| Canada | $28K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $19K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $0.73.
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 refractory mortar imports (HS 3816): 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 3816: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory mortar imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported refractory mortar worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 112% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory mortar to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (9%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 874% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory mortar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory mortar to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $810 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory mortar?
The HS code for refractory mortar is heading 3816. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3816.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3816 page.
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