Battery imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $4.2 million of battery in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 57% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.8 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 | $4.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $132K | 18 t |
Where Uganda imports battery from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 90% |
| Belgium | $147K | 3.5% |
| Austria | $71K | 1.7% |
| United States | $49K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43K | 1% |
| Germany | $39K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 76% |
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 16% |
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 6.8% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 1.2% |
| 8506.30 | Cells and batteries: primary, mercuric oxide | 0.2% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 0.1% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 84% below the world average of $7.83, 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.
Battery exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported battery worth $224 thousand (115 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (40%), Burundi (28%), South Sudan (18%).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda battery imports (HS 8506): 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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported battery worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Belgium (3%) and Austria (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $132 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export battery?
Yes. Uganda exported $224 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Burundi and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8506.80 (76% of the value) and 8506.50 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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