Toiletry imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $7.0 million of toiletry in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $7.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 283 t |
Where Uganda imports toiletry from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (32%), Kenya (28%), Egypt (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 32% |
| Kenya | $2.0M | 28% |
| Egypt | $846K | 12% |
| China | $442K | 6.3% |
| India | $371K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $273K | 3.9% |
| United States | $155K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $155K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $140K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $125K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3307
| 3307.20 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants | 75% |
| 3307.49 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, (excluding those which operate by burning) | 11% |
| 3307.30 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations | 6% |
| 3307.41 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning… | 3.8% |
| 3307.90 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 3307 | 2.9% |
| 3307.10 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, 51% below the world average of $6.32, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda toiletry imports (HS 3307): 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 3307: Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving, after-shave, bath preparations; personal deodorants and depilatories; room deodorisers, perfumed or not with disinfectant properties or not.
Common questions
What is the value of toiletry imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported toiletry worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply toiletry to Uganda?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Kenya (28%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of toiletry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $6.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toiletry to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 377%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for toiletry?
The HS code for toiletry is heading 3307. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3307.20 (75% of the value) and 3307.49 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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