Silicate exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $2.8 million of silicate in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $46K | 141 t |
| 2020 | $15K | 44 t |
| 2019 | $138K | 429 t |
| 2018 | $213K | 673 t |
Where Uganda exports silicate to
Rwanda alone took 73% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $2.0M | 73% |
| Burundi | $730K | 27% |
| South Sudan | $11K | 0.4% |
| DR Congo | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2839
| 2839.19 | Sodium silicate (other) | 100% |
| 2839.11 | Sodium metasilicate | 0.4% |
| 2839.90 | Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2839.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Silicate imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported silicate worth $554 thousand (790 tonnes). Most of the value came from Kenya (42%), India (35%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $231K | 42% |
| India | $195K | 35% |
| China | $114K | 21% |
| Malaysia | $14K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda silicate exports (HS 2839): 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 2839: Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates.
Common questions
What is the value of silicate exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported silicate worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 107 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy silicate from Uganda?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Burundi (26%) and South Sudan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of silicate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of silicate from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $213 thousand in 2018 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 7 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also import silicate?
Yes. Uganda imported $554 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, India and China. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for silicate?
The HS code for silicate is heading 2839. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2839.19 (100% of the value) and 2839.11 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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