Saturated carboxylic acid imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of saturated carboxylic acid by Uganda reached $13.0 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $13.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $885K | 493 t |
Where Uganda imports saturated carboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from China (34%), India (29%), Thailand (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+386% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 34% |
| India | $3.7M | 29% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $561K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $520K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $514K | 4% |
| United States | $467K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $262K | 2% |
| Kenya | $233K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $171K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 2915
| 2915.31 | Ethyl acetate | 28% |
| 2915.12 | Formic acid salts | 14% |
| 2915.39 | Acetic acid esters (other) | 12% |
| 2915.21 | Acetic acid | 11% |
| 2915.50 | Propionic acid | 11% |
| 2915.60 | Butyric and valeric acids | 8.8% |
| 2915.70 | Palmitic and stearic acids | 4.7% |
| 2915.13 | Formic acid esters | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Uganda saturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2915): 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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated carboxylic acid to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by India (29%) and Thailand (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of saturated carboxylic acid to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $884 thousand in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for saturated carboxylic acid is heading 2915. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2915.31 (28% of the value) and 2915.12 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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