Boring machinery parts imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of boring machinery parts by Uganda reached $7.9 million in 2024 (682 tonnes). Value fell 84% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $49.8 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 | $7.9M | 682 t |
| 2023 | $49.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 617 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 80 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 138 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 114 t |
Where Uganda imports boring machinery parts from
China alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 58% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 23% |
| South Africa | $371K | 4.7% |
| United States | $323K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $140K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $137K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $96K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $82K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.63 per kg, close to the world average of $12.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boring machinery parts exports from Uganda
Exports of boring machinery parts by Uganda reached $320 thousand in 2024 (13 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (34%), Angola (20%), Namibia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $109K | 34% |
| Angola | $65K | 21% |
| Namibia | $34K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 10% |
| Belgium | $24K | 7.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $19K | 6% |
| DR Congo | $13K | 4.1% |
| Kenya | $12K | 3.8% |
| Qatar | $10K | 3% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda boring machinery parts imports (HS 8431.43): 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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported boring machinery parts worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 682 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring machinery parts to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Singapore (23%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.63 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $12.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of boring machinery parts to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 384%. The peak was 2023 at $49.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export boring machinery parts?
Yes. Uganda exported $320 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Angola and Namibia. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. 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 8431 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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