Alkaline primary batteries imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported alkaline primary batteries worth $3.2 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 81% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.1 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 | $3.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $51K | 6 t |
Where Uganda imports alkaline primary batteries from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 97% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 51% below the world average of $2.07, 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 alkaline primary batteries imports (HS 8506.80): 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 8506.80: Cells and batteries: primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of alkaline primary batteries imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported alkaline primary batteries worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaline primary batteries to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (1%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of alkaline primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alkaline primary batteries to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaline primary batteries?
The HS code for alkaline primary batteries is subheading 8506.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8506 page.
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