Rubber articles (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported rubber articles (other) worth $2.6 million (594 tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $2.6M | 594 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 605 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 326 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 520 t |
| 2020 | $960K | 403 t |
| 2019 | $782K | 302 t |
| 2018 | $794K | 236 t |
| 2017 | $480K | 63 t |
Where Uganda imports rubber articles (other) from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (44%), China (21%), Thailand (7%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 44% |
| China | $556K | 21% |
| Thailand | $187K | 7.1% |
| India | $155K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $126K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $83K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $63K | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $51K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $36K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.44 per kg, 54% below the world average of $9.59, 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 rubber articles (other) imports (HS 4016.99): 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 4016.99: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported rubber articles (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 594 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles (other) to Uganda?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (21%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $9.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber articles (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $480 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 449%. 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 rubber articles (other)?
The HS code for rubber articles (other) is subheading 4016.99. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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