Air conditioner imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $8.6 million of air conditioner in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.1 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 | $8.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 883 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 786 t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 834 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 909 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 643 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 347 t |
Where Uganda imports air conditioner from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 64% |
| India | $1.1M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $437K | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $355K | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $251K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $141K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $117K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $107K | 1.2% |
| France | $106K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $103K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8415
| 8415.10 | Window and wall air conditioners | 62% |
| 8415.90 | Air conditioning parts | 16% |
| 8415.82 | Central air conditioning units | 12% |
| 8415.81 | Reversible heat pumps | 5.7% |
| 8415.83 | Evaporative coolers | 4.1% |
| 8415.20 | Vehicle air conditioners | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.24 per kg, 37% below the world average of $9.92, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda air conditioner imports (HS 8415): 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 8415: Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated.
Common questions
What is the value of air conditioner imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported air conditioner worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 151st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply air conditioner to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by India (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of air conditioner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.24 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $9.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of air conditioner to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. The peak was 2023 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for air conditioner?
The HS code for air conditioner is heading 8415. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8415.10 (62% of the value) and 8415.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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