Cast iron scrap imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $5.2 million of cast iron scrap in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2018-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 22.4K t |
| 2019 | $998K | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 14.7K t |
Where Uganda imports cast iron scrap from
DR Congo alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Burundi grew fastest (+978% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.8M | 55% |
| Kenya | $1.6M | 31% |
| Burundi | $295K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $192K | 3.7% |
| China | $97K | 1.9% |
| South Sudan | $85K | 1.7% |
| United States | $40K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $14K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, 45% above the world average of $0.38. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda cast iron scrap imports (HS 7204.10): 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 7204.10: Ferrous waste and scrap: of cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron scrap imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported cast iron scrap worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron scrap to Uganda?
The DR Congo was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Kenya (30%) and Burundi (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Burundi grew fastest among the top ten, up 978% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $0.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cast iron scrap to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2018 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2020 at $5.9 million. Over 7 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron scrap?
The HS code for cast iron scrap is subheading 7204.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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