Sanitary products imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $25.9 million of sanitary products in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $25.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $25.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $32.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $30.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $28.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 2.2K t |
Where Uganda imports sanitary products from
Kenya alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $13.3M | 51% |
| Egypt | $6.1M | 24% |
| China | $2.2M | 8.4% |
| Tanzania | $1.8M | 7% |
| Rwanda | $1.3M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $447K | 1.7% |
| India | $339K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $142K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $110K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $55K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, close to the world average of $4.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sanitary products exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $1.4 million of sanitary products in 2024 (219 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Sudan (48%), Zimbabwe (15%), Zambia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda sanitary products imports (HS 9619): 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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported sanitary products worth $25.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply sanitary products to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $4.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sanitary products to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $25.9 million in 2024, an increase of 274%. The peak was 2021 at $32.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export sanitary products?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Zimbabwe and Zambia. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $24.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
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