Retail adhesive imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.0 million of retail adhesive in 2024 (625 tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.0 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 | $2.0M | 625 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 837 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 704 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 875 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 959 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 589 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 182 t |
Where Uganda imports retail adhesive from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Indonesia (25%), India (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $660K | 33% |
| Indonesia | $493K | 25% |
| India | $395K | 20% |
| Malaysia | $181K | 9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $145K | 7.2% |
| Egypt | $36K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $23K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $20K | 1% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 52% below the world average of $6.66, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda retail adhesive imports (HS 3506.10): 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 3506.10: Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of retail adhesive imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported retail adhesive worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 625 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail adhesive to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($660 thousand), followed by Indonesia (25%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $6.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail adhesive to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2023 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail adhesive?
The HS code for retail adhesive is subheading 3506.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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