Computer imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $111.3 million of computer in 2024 (733 tonnes). That is 115% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $111.3M | 733 t |
| 2023 | $51.7M | 512 t |
| 2022 | $65.2M | 475 t |
| 2021 | $69.5M | 514 t |
| 2020 | $47.5M | 501 t |
| 2019 | $57.8M | 550 t |
| 2018 | $41.5M | 429 t |
| 2017 | $27.0M | 184 t |
Where Uganda imports computer from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $64.7M | 58% |
| Hong Kong | $12.7M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 5.1% |
| Ireland | $5.2M | 4.6% |
| France | $3.9M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $3.4M | 3% |
| United States | $2.7M | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| India | $1.5M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 50% |
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 16% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 13% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 13% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 2.3% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 2.1% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 1.7% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $151.94 per kg, 36% below the world average of $236.75, 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.
Computer exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported computer worth $3.9 million (106 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Central African Republic (29%), Rwanda (17%), DR Congo (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $1.1M | 29% |
| Rwanda | $680K | 17% |
| DR Congo | $523K | 13% |
| South Sudan | $439K | 11% |
| Burundi | $245K | 6.2% |
| Tanzania | $218K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $174K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $134K | 3.4% |
| Hong Kong | $111K | 2.8% |
| Pakistan | $62K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported computer worth $111.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 733 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 115% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($64.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (11%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $151.94 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.0 million in 2017 to $111.3 million in 2024, an increase of 313%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $58.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export computer?
Yes. Uganda exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Rwanda and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $107.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8471.30 (50% of the value) and 8471.50 (16%).
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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