Accumulator imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $50.6 million of accumulator in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $50.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $46.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $49.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $33.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $22.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $23.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 2.3K t |
Where Uganda imports accumulator from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Kenya (23%), Vietnam (9%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+394% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.0M | 47% |
| Kenya | $11.6M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $4.6M | 9% |
| India | $3.3M | 6.6% |
| Sweden | $2.1M | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $930K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $737K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $633K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $506K | 1% |
| Namibia | $306K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.60 | Lithium-ion batteries | 37% |
| 8507.20 | Lead-acid traction batteries | 29% |
| 8507.10 | Lead-acid starter batteries | 19% |
| 8507.80 | Alternative chemistry batteries | 7.8% |
| 8507.90 | Battery parts and separators | 4.6% |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium batteries | 2.8% |
| 8507.50 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.42 per kg, 66% below the world average of $13.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Accumulator exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported accumulator worth $2.2 million (498 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (40%), Kenya (30%), South Sudan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $897K | 40% |
| Kenya | $683K | 30% |
| South Sudan | $296K | 13% |
| Rwanda | $282K | 13% |
| France | $37K | 1.7% |
| DR Congo | $33K | 1.5% |
| Burundi | $11K | 0.5% |
| Central African Republic | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda accumulator imports (HS 8507): 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 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported accumulator worth $50.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($24.0 million), followed by Kenya (23%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.42 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of accumulator to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $50.6 million in 2024, an increase of 335%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export accumulator?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Kenya and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $48.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8507.60 (37% of the value) and 8507.20 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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