Specialty coated paper imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $18.6 million of specialty coated paper in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $18.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Uganda imports specialty coated paper from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), India (19%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.90 | Specialty coated paper (other types) | 38% |
| 4811.59 | Plastic-coated paper | 30% |
| 4811.41 | Self-adhesive paper | 26% |
| 4811.60 | Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper | 3.3% |
| 4811.51 | Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) | 1.6% |
| 4811.49 | Gummed and adhesive paper | 1.4% |
| 4811.10 | Bituminized and tarred paper | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialty coated paper exports from Uganda
Exports of specialty coated paper by Uganda reached $485 thousand in 2024 (98 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $311K | 64% |
| Kenya | $79K | 16% |
| South Sudan | $48K | 10% |
| Burundi | $27K | 5.5% |
| Rwanda | $11K | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $8K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda specialty coated paper imports (HS 4811): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported specialty coated paper worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by India (19%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty coated paper to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 359%. The peak was 2022 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export specialty coated paper?
Yes. Uganda exported $485 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Kenya and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $18.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4811.90 (38% of the value) and 4811.59 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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