Rubber articles imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber articles by Uganda reached $6.6 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $6.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 940 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 797 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 156 t |
Where Uganda imports rubber articles from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Netherlands (18%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 32% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 18% |
| India | $508K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $394K | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $330K | 5% |
| Singapore | $260K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $247K | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $188K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $162K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $149K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 4016
| 4016.93 | Rubber gaskets and seals | 46% |
| 4016.99 | Rubber articles (other) | 40% |
| 4016.10 | Foam rubber mats | 6.4% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber floor coverings | 3.5% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber erasers | 2.6% |
| 4016.95 | Inflatable rubber articles | 1.7% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber boat fenders | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.05 per kg, 61% below the world average of $10.37, 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.
Rubber articles exports from Uganda
Exports of rubber articles by Uganda reached $379 thousand in 2024 (263 tonnes). Rwanda alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $275K | 73% |
| DR Congo | $41K | 11% |
| Kenya | $31K | 8.2% |
| South Sudan | $26K | 6.8% |
| China | $2K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda rubber articles imports (HS 4016): 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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported rubber articles worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.05 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $10.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber articles to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 402%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export rubber articles?
Yes. Uganda exported $379 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, the DR Congo and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
The HS code for rubber articles is heading 4016. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4016.93 (46% of the value) and 4016.99 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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