Sealant and mastic imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.7 million of sealant and mastic in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $2.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $239K | 155 t |
Where Uganda imports sealant and mastic from
Kenya alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.8M | 67% |
| Egypt | $416K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $75K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $70K | 2.6% |
| China | $50K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $48K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $41K | 1.5% |
| India | $30K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $29K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 85% above the world average of $0.61. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 sealant and mastic imports (HS 3214.90): 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 3214.90: Mastics: n.e.c. in heading no. 3214.
Common questions
What is the value of sealant and mastic imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported sealant and mastic worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply sealant and mastic to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Egypt (15%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of sealant and mastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sealant and mastic to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $239 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sealant and mastic?
The HS code for sealant and mastic is subheading 3214.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
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