Alloy steel sheet imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $54.1 million of alloy steel sheet in 2024 (81.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 72% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $103.3 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 | $54.1M | 81.8K t |
| 2023 | $44.0M | 57.0K t |
| 2022 | $57.7M | 53.5K t |
| 2021 | $103.3M | 111.7K t |
| 2020 | $30.1M | 49.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 476 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 2.2K t |
Where Uganda imports alloy steel sheet from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $53.9M | 100% |
| Japan | $82K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $50K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $25K | 0.1% |
| India | $12K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $6K | 0% |
| United States | $5K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7225
| 7225.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel coil | 100% |
| 7225.40 | Hot-rolled alloy steel sheet | 0.2% |
| 7225.50 | Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet | 0.2% |
| 7225.99 | Alloy steel sheet (other coating) | 0.1% |
| 7225.92 | Zinc-coated alloy sheet | 0% |
| 7225.19 | Non-grain-oriented electrical sheet | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7225.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.14, 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.
Alloy steel sheet exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $278 thousand of alloy steel sheet in 2024 (349 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burundi accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $239K | 86% |
| DR Congo | $26K | 9.3% |
| South Sudan | $14K | 5.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda alloy steel sheet imports (HS 7225): 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 7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel sheet imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported alloy steel sheet worth $54.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel sheet to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($53.9 million), followed by Japan (0%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alloy steel sheet to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $54.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $103.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export alloy steel sheet?
Yes. Uganda exported $278 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, the DR Congo and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $53.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for alloy steel sheet is heading 7225. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7225.30 (99% of the value) and 7225.40 (0%).
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