Sulfate imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $5.1 million of sulfate in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $5.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 15.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 15.8K t |
| 2017 | $961K | 4.9K t |
Where Uganda imports sulfate from
Most of the value came from Kenya (46%), India (32%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.3M | 46% |
| India | $1.6M | 32% |
| China | $735K | 14% |
| Turkey | $145K | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $137K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $64K | 1.3% |
| Rwanda | $25K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2833
| 2833.22 | Aluminum sulfate | 45% |
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulfate | 36% |
| 2833.29 | Sulfates (other) | 13% |
| 2833.25 | Copper sulfate | 2.5% |
| 2833.21 | Processed magnesium sulfate | 1.5% |
| 2833.27 | Barium sulfate | 0.9% |
| 2833.40 | Persulfates | 0.2% |
| 2833.19 | Sodium sulfate (other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.46, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda sulfate imports (HS 2833): 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 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported sulfate worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfate to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (32%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfate to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $960 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 434%. The peak was 2018 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
The HS code for sulfate is heading 2833. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2833.22 (45% of the value) and 2833.11 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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