Coated steel strips imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported coated steel strips worth $3.0 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 87% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.2 million.
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 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $39K | 39 t |
Where Uganda imports coated steel strips from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.4M | 81% |
| China | $422K | 14% |
| India | $101K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $31K | 1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7212
| 7212.10 | Tin-coated steel strip | 84% |
| 7212.30 | Zinc-coated steel strip | 9.7% |
| 7212.60 | Clad steel strip | 3.5% |
| 7212.40 | Plastic-coated steel strip | 2% |
| 7212.20 | Zinc-plated steel strip | 1% |
| 7212.50 | Other coated steel strip | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, 80% above the world average of $1.22. 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 coated steel strips imports (HS 7212): 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 7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel strips imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported coated steel strips worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel strips to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (14%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $1.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel strips to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel strips?
The HS code for coated steel strips is heading 7212. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7212.10 (84% of the value) and 7212.30 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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