Computer parts imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $3.1 million of computer parts in 2024 (175 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 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 | $3.1M | 175 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 125 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 101 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 105 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 149 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 135 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 446 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 28 t |
Where Uganda imports computer parts from
Most of the value came from China (45%), United States (8%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+437% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 45% |
| United States | $258K | 8.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $189K | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $183K | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $163K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $149K | 4.8% |
| Sweden | $87K | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $75K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 2.1% |
| India | $57K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8473
| 8473.30 | Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471 | 64% |
| 8473.40 | Office machine parts | 30% |
| 8473.21 | Portable calculator parts | 3% |
| 8473.29 | Calculator and register parts | 2.8% |
| 8473.50 | Office equipment parts (multipurpose) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8473.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.65 per kg, 87% below the world average of $132.75, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda computer parts imports (HS 8473): 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 8473: Machinery; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with machines of headings 84.70 to 84.72.
Common questions
What is the value of computer parts imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported computer parts worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175 tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 226 countries worldwide. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer parts to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United States (8%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.65 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $132.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer parts to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer parts?
The HS code for computer parts is heading 8473. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8473.30 (64% of the value) and 8473.40 (30%).
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