Toothpaste imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $14.1 million of toothpaste in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $14.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Uganda imports toothpaste from
China alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 63% |
| Kenya | $1.6M | 11% |
| Tanzania | $651K | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $601K | 4.3% |
| India | $530K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $507K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $398K | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $325K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $222K | 1.6% |
| Slovakia | $212K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3306
| 3306.10 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | 99% |
| 3306.90 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: other than dentifrices | 0.8% |
| 3306.20 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, close to the world average of $5.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toothpaste exports from Uganda
Exports of toothpaste by Uganda reached $920 thousand in 2024 (470 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (37%), Burundi (29%), South Sudan (25%).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda toothpaste imports (HS 3306): 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 3306: Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages.
Common questions
What is the value of toothpaste imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported toothpaste worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply toothpaste to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Kenya (11%) and Tanzania (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of toothpaste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $5.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toothpaste to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 543%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Uganda also export toothpaste?
Yes. Uganda exported $920 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for toothpaste?
The HS code for toothpaste is heading 3306. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3306.10 (99% of the value) and 3306.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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