Soda ash imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soda ash by Uganda reached $8.2 million in 2024 (27.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 122% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.3 million.
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 | $8.2M | 27.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 29.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 15.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 16.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $31K | 94 t |
Where Uganda imports soda ash from
Kenya alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $7.5M | 92% |
| China | $340K | 4.2% |
| India | $249K | 3% |
| Spain | $101K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
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 soda ash imports (HS 2836.20): 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 2836.20: Carbonates: disodium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of soda ash imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported soda ash worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply soda ash to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by China (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of soda ash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soda ash to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31 thousand in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for soda ash?
The HS code for soda ash is subheading 2836.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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