Self-adhesive film imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-adhesive film by Uganda reached $5.9 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $5.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 469 t |
Where Uganda imports self-adhesive film from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 67% |
| India | $745K | 13% |
| Kenya | $570K | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $164K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $96K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $67K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $54K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 0.8% |
| United States | $42K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $38K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3919
| 3919.90 | Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) | 80% |
| 3919.10 | Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3919.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, 69% below the world average of $6.73, 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.
Self-adhesive film exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $693 thousand of self-adhesive film in 2024 (207 tonnes). Most of it went to South Sudan (41%), DR Congo (38%), Rwanda (12%). 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 self-adhesive film imports (HS 3919): 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 3919: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive film imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported self-adhesive film worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive film to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (13%) and Kenya (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $6.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive film to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 316%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export self-adhesive film?
Yes. Uganda exported $693 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive film?
The HS code for self-adhesive film is heading 3919. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3919.90 (80% of the value) and 3919.10 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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