Aluminium cables imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium cables by Uganda reached $2.4 million in 2024 (340 tonnes). That is 68% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.8 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 | $2.4M | 340 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 387 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 653 t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 970 t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 2.5K t |
Where Uganda imports aluminium cables from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.6M | 68% |
| China | $379K | 16% |
| South Korea | $254K | 11% |
| India | $135K | 5.7% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7614
| 7614.10 | Aluminium steel-cored cables | 95% |
| 7614.90 | Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7614.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.94 per kg, 78% above the world average of $3.90. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 aluminium cables imports (HS 7614): 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 7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated).
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cables imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported aluminium cables worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 340 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium cables to Uganda?
Japan was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (16%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of aluminium cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.94 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium cables to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2017 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cables?
The HS code for aluminium cables is heading 7614. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7614.10 (95% of the value) and 7614.90 (5%).
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