Worked building stone imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $3.8 million of worked building stone in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $3.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $444K | 989 t |
Where Uganda imports worked building stone from
The largest suppliers were India (37%), China (28%), United Arab Emirates (25%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 37% |
| China | $1.0M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $946K | 25% |
| Egypt | $148K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $114K | 3% |
| Kenya | $73K | 2% |
| South Africa | $27K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $7K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.23 | Granite flat slabs | 39% |
| 6802.21 | Marble flat slabs | 28% |
| 6802.91 | Marble (dressed) | 16% |
| 6802.99 | Worked stone (other) | 5.7% |
| 6802.93 | Granite (dressed) | 4.8% |
| 6802.10 | Decorative mosaic tiles | 3.3% |
| 6802.29 | Cut building stone (other) | 1.6% |
| 6802.92 | Calcareous stone (dressed) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Worked building stone exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $431 thousand of worked building stone in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+663% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $300K | 69% |
| South Sudan | $114K | 26% |
| Rwanda | $15K | 3.5% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda worked building stone imports (HS 6802): 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 6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported worked building stone worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply worked building stone to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (25%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of worked building stone to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $444 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 746%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export worked building stone?
Yes. Uganda exported $431 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, South Sudan and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6802.23 (39% of the value) and 6802.21 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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