Titanium oxide imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported titanium oxide worth $2.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.1 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 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 689 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 552 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 789 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 832 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 897 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $112K | 53 t |
Where Uganda imports titanium oxide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 99% |
| India | $23K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.24, 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 titanium oxide imports (HS 2823): 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 2823: Titanium oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of titanium oxide imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported titanium oxide worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply titanium oxide to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (1%) and Malaysia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 512% on the year.
What is the average import price of titanium oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of titanium oxide to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $112 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for titanium oxide?
The HS code for titanium oxide is heading 2823. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2823.00. 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 2823 page.
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