Centrifuge imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of centrifuge by Uganda reached $64.6 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 64% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $64.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $39.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $28.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $27.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Uganda imports centrifuge from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.3M | 56% |
| Singapore | $8.6M | 13% |
| India | $7.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| United States | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| France | $787K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $695K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $642K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8421
| 8421.29 | Liquid filtration machinery | 24% |
| 8421.21 | Water filtration equipment | 23% |
| 8421.39 | Gas purification machinery | 22% |
| 8421.99 | Filtration machinery parts | 18% |
| 8421.23 | Oil and fuel engine filters | 6.7% |
| 8421.31 | Air intake filters for engines | 3.1% |
| 8421.19 | Centrifuges (other types) | 2.2% |
| 8421.11 | Cream separators | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.98 per kg, 57% below the world average of $21.01, 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.
Centrifuge exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported centrifuge worth $1.1 million (352 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (39%), United Arab Emirates (17%), Lesotho (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest (+511% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $428K | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $187K | 17% |
| Lesotho | $127K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $94K | 8.5% |
| Somalia | $83K | 7.5% |
| Kenya | $51K | 4.6% |
| DR Congo | $44K | 4% |
| South Sudan | $44K | 3.9% |
| Burundi | $16K | 1.4% |
| Mauritania | $6K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda centrifuge imports (HS 8421): 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 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuge imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported centrifuge worth $64.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuge to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($36.3 million), followed by Singapore (13%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuge per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.98 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $21.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of centrifuge to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $64.6 million in 2024, an increase of 338%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export centrifuge?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, the United Arab Emirates and Lesotho. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $63.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuge?
The HS code for centrifuge is heading 8421. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8421.29 (24% of the value) and 8421.21 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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