Ammunition and munitions imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ammunition and munitions by Uganda reached $14.7 million in 2024 (201 tonnes). That is 34373% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 106% 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 | $14.7M | 201 t |
| 2023 | $43K | 3 t |
| 2022 | $23K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $462K | 9 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 40 t |
| 2019 | $83K | 6 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $95K | 5 t |
Where Uganda imports ammunition and munitions from
Poland alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $12.5M | 86% |
| Serbia | $2.0M | 14% |
| China | $128K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9306
| 9306.90 | Ammunition (other) | 99% |
| 9306.30 | Small arms ammunition | 0.9% |
| 9306.21 | Shotgun ammunition | 0.1% |
| 9306.29 | Shotgun cartridge parts | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $72.93 per kg, 79% above the world average of $40.83. 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 ammunition and munitions imports (HS 9306): 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 9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition and munitions imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported ammunition and munitions worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply ammunition and munitions to Uganda?
Poland was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Serbia (13%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ammunition and munitions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $72.93 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $40.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammunition and munitions to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94 thousand in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammunition and munitions?
The HS code for ammunition and munitions is heading 9306. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9306.90 (99% of the value) and 9306.30 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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