Rubber pharmaceutical articles imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber pharmaceutical articles by Uganda reached $3.5 million in 2024 (350 tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $9.8 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 | $3.5M | 350 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 536 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 525 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 777 t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 522 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 413 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 134 t |
Where Uganda imports rubber pharmaceutical articles from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (41%), India (26%), Thailand (20%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 41% |
| India | $892K | 26% |
| Thailand | $700K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $406K | 12% |
| China | $21K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $7K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4014
| 4014.10 | Rubber condoms | 98% |
| 4014.90 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (excluding sheath contraceptives), with or without fittings of hard… | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.96 per kg, 38% below the world average of $16.08, 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 pharmaceutical articles imports (HS 4014): 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 4014: Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber pharmaceutical articles imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported rubber pharmaceutical articles worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 350 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber pharmaceutical articles to Uganda?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (26%) and Thailand (20%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber pharmaceutical articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.96 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $16.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber pharmaceutical articles to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2020 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles?
The HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles is heading 4014. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4014.10 (98% of the value) and 4014.90 (2%).
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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