Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $4.1 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 88% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 73% 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 | $4.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $89K | 134 t |
Where Uganda imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.17 | Cold-rolled steel coil medium | 56% |
| 7209.18 | Cold-rolled steel coil thin | 21% |
| 7209.27 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thin | 9% |
| 7209.25 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thick | 7.1% |
| 7209.15 | Cold-rolled steel coil thick | 4.1% |
| 7209.90 | Other cold-rolled steel | 1.5% |
| 7209.26 | Cold-rolled steel sheet | 0.4% |
| 7209.16 | Cold-rolled steel coil | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel sheets exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $255 thousand of cold-rolled steel sheets in 2024 (294 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (50%), Kenya (29%), DR Congo (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+279% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $126K | 50% |
| Kenya | $75K | 29% |
| DR Congo | $34K | 13% |
| South Sudan | $19K | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda cold-rolled steel sheets imports (HS 7209): 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 7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Kenya (43%) and Tanzania (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel sheets to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export cold-rolled steel sheets?
Yes. Uganda exported $255 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Kenya and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7209.17 (56% of the value) and 7209.18 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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