Brewery equipment and machinery imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brewery equipment and machinery by Uganda reached $3.0 million in 2024 (48 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 53% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.4 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 | $3.0M | 48 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 157 t |
| 2022 | $316K | 73 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 204 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 142 t |
| 2019 | $721K | 23 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 168 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 67 t |
Where Uganda imports brewery equipment and machinery from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.8M | 95% |
| China | $145K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.83 per kg, 193% above the world average of $21.13. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 brewery equipment and machinery imports (HS 8438.40): 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 8438.40: Machinery: industrial, brewery machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of brewery equipment and machinery imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported brewery equipment and machinery worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply brewery equipment and machinery to Uganda?
Germany was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (5%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of brewery equipment and machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $61.83 per kg in 2024, 193% above the world average of $21.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of brewery equipment and machinery to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for brewery equipment and machinery?
The HS code for brewery equipment and machinery is subheading 8438.40. 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 8438 page.
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