Cash registers imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported cash registers worth $3.5 million (30 tonnes). Value rose 293% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $3.5M | 30 t |
| 2023 | $885K | 8 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $673K | 10 t |
| 2020 | $446K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $468K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $528K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $514K | 5 t |
Where Uganda imports cash registers from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.5M | 71% |
| China | $703K | 20% |
| Singapore | $120K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $63K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $59K | 1.7% |
| Tanzania | $30K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $21K | 0.6% |
| France | $9K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $117.41 per kg, close to the world average of $107.17.
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 cash registers imports (HS 8470.50): 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 8470.50: Cash registers.
Common questions
What is the value of cash registers imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported cash registers worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 293% on 2023.
Which countries supply cash registers to Uganda?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (20%) and Singapore (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of cash registers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $117.41 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $107.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cash registers to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $514 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 576%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cash registers?
The HS code for cash registers is subheading 8470.50. 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 8470 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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