Aluminium rods exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $7.3 million of aluminium rods in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 973 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 367 t |
| 2019 | $734K | 185 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 212 t |
Where Uganda exports aluminium rods to
Kenya alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $5.2M | 71% |
| Rwanda | $1.9M | 26% |
| Tanzania | $100K | 1.4% |
| Burundi | $80K | 1.1% |
| South Sudan | $14K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.21 | Aluminium alloy hollow profiles | 68% |
| 7604.29 | Aluminium alloy rods | 31% |
| 7604.10 | Pure aluminium rods | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, 29% below the world average of $4.88, 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.
Aluminium rods imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $2.6 million of aluminium rods in 2024 (493 tonnes). Most of the value came from India (28%), United Arab Emirates (27%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $729K | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $704K | 27% |
| China | $558K | 21% |
| Italy | $242K | 9.3% |
| Kenya | $220K | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $31K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $31K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $28K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $17K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $16K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda aluminium rods exports (HS 7604): 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 7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported aluminium rods worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium rods from Uganda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Rwanda (26%) and Tanzania (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Burundi grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $4.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aluminium rods from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.0 million in 2018 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 626%. The peak was 2022 at $9.3 million. Over 7 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also import aluminium rods?
Yes. Uganda imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United Arab Emirates and China. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7604.21 (68% of the value) and 7604.29 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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