Rubber inner tubes exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $11.2 million of rubber inner tubes in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 211% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 83% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $165K | 117 t |
Where Uganda exports rubber inner tubes to
One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4013
| 4013.90 | Inner tubes (other) | 96% |
| 4013.20 | Bicycle inner tubes | 4% |
| 4013.10 | Vehicle inner tubes | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4013.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.43 per kg, close to the world average of $3.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber inner tubes imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported rubber inner tubes worth $3.3 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). India alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 60% |
| China | $1.2M | 37% |
| South Korea | $41K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $16K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda rubber inner tubes exports (HS 4013): 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 4013: Inner tubes, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber inner tubes exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported rubber inner tubes worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 136 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 211% on 2023.
Which countries buy rubber inner tubes from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by South Sudan (7%) and Tanzania (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average export price of rubber inner tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of rubber inner tubes from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $165 thousand in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also import rubber inner tubes?
Yes. Uganda imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and South Korea. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber inner tubes?
The HS code for rubber inner tubes is heading 4013. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4013.90 (96% of the value) and 4013.20 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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