Computer systems imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $14.2 million of computer systems in 2024 (65 tonnes). Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $14.2M | 65 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 49 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 45 t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 31 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 25 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 31 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 37 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 25 t |
Where Uganda imports computer systems from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 62% |
| France | $3.1M | 22% |
| Czech Republic | $598K | 4.2% |
| Sweden | $427K | 3% |
| Germany | $240K | 1.7% |
| United States | $236K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $185K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $162K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $161K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $56K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $217.90 per kg, 30% above the world average of $167.68. 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 computer systems imports (HS 8471.49): 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 8471.49: Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41.
Common questions
What is the value of computer systems imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported computer systems worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer systems to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by France (22%) and the Czech Republic (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $217.90 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $167.68 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 systems to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, an increase of 720%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer systems?
The HS code for computer systems is subheading 8471.49. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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