Brake and clutch material imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brake and clutch material by Uganda reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 904 t |
| 2018 | $970K | 872 t |
| 2017 | $697K | 241 t |
Where Uganda imports brake and clutch material from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 58% |
| India | $659K | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $189K | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $8K | 0.4% |
| France | $7K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6813
| 6813.81 | Non-asbestos brake linings | 47% |
| 6813.89 | Mineral-based clutch friction material | 40% |
| 6813.20 | Asbestos friction material | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6813.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 80% below the world average of $6.98, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda brake and clutch material imports (HS 6813): 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 6813: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose.
Common questions
What is the value of brake and clutch material imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported brake and clutch material worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply brake and clutch material to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (31%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of brake and clutch material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $6.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of brake and clutch material to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $697 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for brake and clutch material?
The HS code for brake and clutch material is heading 6813. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6813.81 (46% of the value) and 6813.89 (40%).
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