Blow molding machines imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blow molding machines by Uganda reached $3.9 million in 2024 (454 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $16.6 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 | $3.9M | 454 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 617 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 646 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 590 t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 890 t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 920 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 449 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 91 t |
Where Uganda imports blow molding machines from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 79% |
| India | $661K | 17% |
| Germany | $74K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $58K | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $18K | 0.5% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.60 per kg, 50% below the world average of $17.36, 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.
Blow molding machines exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported blow molding machines worth $306 thousand (97 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $298K | 97% |
| Burundi | $4K | 1.4% |
| Rwanda | $4K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda blow molding machines imports (HS 8477.30): 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 8477.30: Machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Common questions
What is the value of blow molding machines imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported blow molding machines worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 454 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply blow molding machines to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by India (17%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of blow molding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.60 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $17.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blow molding machines to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2020 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export blow molding machines?
Yes. Uganda exported $306 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for blow molding machines?
The HS code for blow molding machines is subheading 8477.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8477 page.
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