Bicycle tires imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bicycle tires by Uganda reached $2.1 million in 2024 (833 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.2 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 | $2.1M | 833 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 984 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 164 t |
Where Uganda imports bicycle tires from
India alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 82% |
| China | $228K | 11% |
| Sri Lanka | $147K | 7% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, 68% below the world average of $7.80, 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.
Bicycle tires exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $1.1 million of bicycle tires in 2024 (238 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda bicycle tires imports (HS 4011.50): 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 4011.50: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on bicycles.
Common questions
What is the value of bicycle tires imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported bicycle tires worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 833 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply bicycle tires to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (11%) and Sri Lanka (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of bicycle tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $7.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bicycle tires to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export bicycle tires?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Rwanda and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bicycle tires?
The HS code for bicycle tires is subheading 4011.50. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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