Concrete mixer trucks imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.6 million of concrete mixer trucks in 2024 (652 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, 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 | $2.6M | 652 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 755 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 843 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 813 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 766 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 807 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 643 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 276 t |
Where Uganda imports concrete mixer trucks from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 52% |
| Italy | $504K | 19% |
| Kenya | $218K | 8.3% |
| India | $208K | 7.9% |
| Sweden | $94K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $72K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $69K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $60K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.05 per kg, close to the world average of $4.06.
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 concrete mixer trucks imports (HS 8705.40): 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 8705.40: Vehicles: concrete-mixer lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete mixer trucks imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported concrete mixer trucks worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 652 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete mixer trucks to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Kenya (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete mixer trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete mixer trucks to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2021 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete mixer trucks?
The HS code for concrete mixer trucks is subheading 8705.40. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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