Wooden crates and pallets exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $4.8 million of wooden crates and pallets in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). That is 176% more than in 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $499K | 917 t |
| 2021 | $616K | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $130K | 322 t |
| 2019 | $359K | 490 t |
| 2018 | $64K | 89 t |
| 2017 | $0K | 0 t |
Where Uganda exports wooden crates and pallets to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 77% |
| Kenya | $843K | 18% |
| Somalia | $222K | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $48K | 1% |
| South Sudan | $11K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4415
| 4415.20 | Wooden pallets | 100% |
| 4415.10 | Wooden crates and boxes | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4415.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
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 wooden crates and pallets exports (HS 4415): 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 4415: Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden crates and pallets exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported wooden crates and pallets worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 176% on 2023.
Which countries buy wooden crates and pallets from Uganda?
China was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Kenya (18%) and Somalia (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average export price of wooden crates and pallets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wooden crates and pallets from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $64 thousand in 2018 to $4.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden crates and pallets?
The HS code for wooden crates and pallets is heading 4415. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4415.20 (100% of the value) and 4415.10 (0%).
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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