Uncoated paperboard imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $4.7 million of uncoated paperboard in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.8 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 | $4.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 18.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 19.7K t |
| 2017 | $735K | 1.3K t |
Where Uganda imports uncoated paperboard from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (29%), South Africa (15%), Rwanda (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.4M | 29% |
| South Africa | $713K | 15% |
| Rwanda | $628K | 13% |
| Egypt | $522K | 11% |
| Spain | $334K | 7.1% |
| Sweden | $231K | 4.9% |
| India | $184K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $177K | 3.8% |
| China | $153K | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $94K | 2% |
Product types under HS 4805
| 4805.19 | Fluting paper (other types) | 40% |
| 4805.24 | Light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) | 32% |
| 4805.91 | Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) | 21% |
| 4805.25 | Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) | 3% |
| 4805.92 | Uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) | 2.2% |
| 4805.93 | Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) | 1.2% |
| 4805.30 | Sulfite wrapping paper | 0.4% |
| 4805.40 | Filter paper and paperboard | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Uncoated paperboard exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $714 thousand of uncoated paperboard in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda uncoated paperboard imports (HS 4805): 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 4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported uncoated paperboard worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Rwanda (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $735 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 541%. The peak was 2018 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export uncoated paperboard?
Yes. Uganda exported $714 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard is heading 4805. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4805.19 (40% of the value) and 4805.24 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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