Waste paper imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.9 million of waste paper in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 145% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 271% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.1 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 | $2.9M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $407K | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $934K | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $0K | 0 t |
Where Uganda imports waste paper from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (35%), Rwanda (29%), United States (20%). Among the main suppliers, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.0M | 35% |
| Rwanda | $824K | 29% |
| United States | $585K | 20% |
| Burundi | $259K | 9% |
| Tanzania | $116K | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $55K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $18K | 0.6% |
| South Sudan | $7K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4707
| 4707.90 | Mixed paper and cardboard waste | 100% |
| 4707.30 | Newspaper and magazine waste | 0.3% |
| 4707.10 | Kraft and corrugated cardboard waste | 0.1% |
| 4707.20 | Bleached paper waste | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, close to the world average of $0.19.
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 waste paper imports (HS 4707): 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 4707: Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of waste paper imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported waste paper worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 145% on 2023.
Which countries supply waste paper to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Rwanda (29%) and the United States (20%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of waste paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of waste paper to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for waste paper?
The HS code for waste paper is heading 4707. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4707.90 (100% of the value) and 4707.30 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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