Coated steel sheets imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported coated steel sheets worth $97.2 million (77.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $97.2M | 77.6K t |
| 2023 | $95.4M | 76.6K t |
| 2022 | $112.6M | 74.9K t |
| 2021 | $84.6M | 62.2K t |
| 2020 | $61.3M | 60.2K t |
| 2019 | $64.9M | 58.9K t |
| 2018 | $65.0M | 55.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 9.2K t |
Where Uganda imports coated steel sheets from
Kenya alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $64.0M | 66% |
| Tanzania | $16.6M | 17% |
| China | $8.4M | 8.6% |
| Egypt | $7.7M | 7.9% |
| India | $247K | 0.3% |
| Rwanda | $64K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $55K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $44K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 0% |
| Italy | $9K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 50% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 36% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 9.2% |
| 7210.50 | Chromium coated steel sheet | 4.2% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 0.4% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 0.3% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 0.2% |
| 7210.69 | Aluminium-coated steel sheet | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 26% above the world average of $0.99. 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.
Coated steel sheets exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported coated steel sheets worth $55.4 million (54.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Uganda coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported coated steel sheets worth $97.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($64.0 million), followed by Tanzania (17%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $97.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $112.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also export coated steel sheets?
Yes. Uganda exported $55.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, the DR Congo and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $41.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7210.70 (50% of the value) and 7210.61 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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