Retail laundry detergent imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported retail laundry detergent worth $11.2 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% 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 | $11.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $663K | 391 t |
Where Uganda imports retail laundry detergent from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $8.4M | 75% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 18% |
| Tanzania | $382K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $112K | 1% |
| South Africa | $82K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $63K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $46K | 0.4% |
| China | $44K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail laundry detergent exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $222 thousand of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (242 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $151K | 68% |
| Kenya | $64K | 29% |
| Rwanda | $7K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda retail laundry detergent imports (HS 3402.20): 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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported retail laundry detergent worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and Tanzania (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $663 thousand in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Uganda exported $222 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Kenya and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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