Urea fertilizer imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported urea fertilizer worth $11.3 million (30.1 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 226% 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 | $11.3M | 30.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 18.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 15.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 16.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $3K | 5 t |
Where Uganda imports urea fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Qatar accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $7.1M | 62% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 17% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $321K | 2.8% |
| Bahrain | $289K | 2.6% |
| China | $168K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $95K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $53K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $46K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, close to the world average of $0.36.
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 urea fertilizer imports (HS 3102.10): 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 3102.10: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of urea fertilizer imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported urea fertilizer worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea fertilizer to Uganda?
Qatar was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (17%) and Kenya (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of urea fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of urea fertilizer to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3 thousand in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for urea fertilizer?
The HS code for urea fertilizer is subheading 3102.10. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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