Cereal milling machinery imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cereal milling machinery by Uganda reached $19.5 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $19.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 654 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 517 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 769 t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 1.5K t |
Where Uganda imports cereal milling machinery from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Italy (16%), Belgium (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+341% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 33% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 16% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 7.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| India | $1.0M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $996K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $966K | 5% |
| Vietnam | $900K | 4.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.46 per kg, 21% below the world average of $8.17, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda cereal milling machinery imports (HS 8437.80): 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 8437.80: Machinery: for use in the milling industry or for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, other than farm-type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal milling machinery imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported cereal milling machinery worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 186 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal milling machinery to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal milling machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.46 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $8.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cereal milling machinery to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal milling machinery?
The HS code for cereal milling machinery is subheading 8437.80. 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 8437 page.
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