Circuit breakers imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported circuit breakers worth $4.6 million (222 tonnes). Value rose 164% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $4.6M | 222 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 144 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 116 t |
| 2021 | $924K | 78 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 123 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 156 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 88 t |
| 2017 | $876K | 47 t |
Where Uganda imports circuit breakers from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.7M | 58% |
| China | $1.1M | 23% |
| India | $439K | 9.6% |
| Kenya | $88K | 1.9% |
| France | $65K | 1.4% |
| United States | $40K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $35K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $23K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.67 per kg, 29% below the world average of $29.28, 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 circuit breakers imports (HS 8536.20): 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 8536.20: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit breakers imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported circuit breakers worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 222 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 164% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit breakers to Uganda?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (23%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.67 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $29.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit breakers to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $876 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 425%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit breakers?
The HS code for circuit breakers is subheading 8536.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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