Alarm system imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported alarm system worth $2.7 million (212 tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.5 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 | $2.7M | 212 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 402 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 435 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 833 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 948 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 232 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 64 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 19 t |
Where Uganda imports alarm system from
Most of the value came from China (39%), South Africa (10%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 39% |
| South Africa | $263K | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $161K | 6% |
| France | $158K | 5.9% |
| Mexico | $151K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $149K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $137K | 5.1% |
| India | $123K | 4.6% |
| Israel | $96K | 3.6% |
| Canada | $74K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 8531
| 8531.10 | Burglar and fire alarms | 45% |
| 8531.90 | Signalling apparatus parts | 25% |
| 8531.80 | Electric signalling apparatus (other) | 16% |
| 8531.20 | LED and LCD indicator panels | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8531.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.58 per kg, 83% below the world average of $72.84, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda alarm system imports (HS 8531): 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 8531: Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of alarm system imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported alarm system worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 212 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply alarm system to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of alarm system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.58 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $72.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alarm system to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2020 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for alarm system?
The HS code for alarm system is heading 8531. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8531.10 (45% of the value) and 8531.90 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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