Tissue paper imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tissue paper by Uganda reached $6.5 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $6.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $657K | 524 t |
Where Uganda imports tissue paper from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Indonesia (19%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 39% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 19% |
| India | $844K | 13% |
| Egypt | $792K | 12% |
| Italy | $265K | 4.1% |
| Kenya | $249K | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $199K | 3.1% |
| United States | $168K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $100K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $98K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tissue paper exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $1.1 million of tissue paper in 2024 (805 tonnes). Rwanda alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $978K | 90% |
| Kenya | $92K | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.3% |
| Burundi | $3K | 0.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
| Qatar | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda tissue paper imports (HS 4803): 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 4803: Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded.
Common questions
What is the value of tissue paper imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported tissue paper worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply tissue paper to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Indonesia (19%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of tissue paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tissue paper to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $657 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 885%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export tissue paper?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Kenya and the United Kingdom. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tissue paper?
The HS code for tissue paper is heading 4803. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4803.00. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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