Aluminium structural sections imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported aluminium structural sections worth $5.5 million (800 tonnes). That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $5.5M | 800 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 690 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 588 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 543 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 694 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 699 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 653 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 263 t |
Where Uganda imports aluminium structural sections from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 78% |
| United Arab Emirates | $278K | 5% |
| India | $258K | 4.7% |
| Philippines | $175K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $126K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $107K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $76K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $73K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $61K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7610
| 7610.90 | Aluminium structural parts | 67% |
| 7610.10 | Aluminium doors and windows | 34% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7610.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.92 per kg, close to the world average of $7.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium structural sections exports from Uganda
Exports of aluminium structural sections by Uganda reached $558 thousand in 2024 (110 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (33%), Rwanda (25%), Burundi (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda aluminium structural sections imports (HS 7610): 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 7610: Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium structural sections imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported aluminium structural sections worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 800 tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium structural sections to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (5%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 940% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium structural sections to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 304%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export aluminium structural sections?
Yes. Uganda exported $558 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Rwanda and Burundi. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural sections?
The HS code for aluminium structural sections is heading 7610. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7610.90 (67% of the value) and 7610.10 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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