Calculator imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $7.2 million of calculator in 2024 (154 tonnes). Value rose 181% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $7.2M | 154 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 136 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 160 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 103 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 92 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 176 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 172 t |
| 2017 | $667K | 8 t |
Where Uganda imports calculator from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.1M | 71% |
| China | $1.3M | 18% |
| Singapore | $201K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $149K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $115K | 1.6% |
| Hungary | $63K | 0.9% |
| Philippines | $58K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $50K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $30K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $29K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8470
| 8470.50 | Cash registers | 48% |
| 8470.90 | Calculating machines (other types) | 40% |
| 8470.30 | Calculating machines: non-electronic | 5.1% |
| 8470.10 | Pocket calculators | 4% |
| 8470.29 | Desktop calculators | 1.5% |
| 8470.21 | Printing calculators | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8470.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.53 per kg, 29% below the world average of $65.84, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda calculator imports (HS 8470): 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 8470: Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers.
Common questions
What is the value of calculator imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported calculator worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 181% on 2023.
Which countries supply calculator to Uganda?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by China (18%) and Singapore (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 525% on the year.
What is the average import price of calculator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.53 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $65.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calculator to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $667 thousand in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 976%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for calculator?
The HS code for calculator is heading 8470. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8470.50 (48% of the value) and 8470.90 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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