Control instruments imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $6.5 million of control instruments in 2024 (169 tonnes). That is 113% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $6.5M | 169 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 136 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 133 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 97 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 83 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 69 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 61 t |
| 2017 | $978K | 22 t |
Where Uganda imports control instruments from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+657% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 74% |
| Turkey | $511K | 7.8% |
| India | $350K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $143K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $112K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $70K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $65K | 1% |
| France | $61K | 0.9% |
| United States | $50K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 9032
| 9032.81 | Hydraulic control systems | 66% |
| 9032.89 | Automatic control systems | 29% |
| 9032.90 | Control instrument parts | 3.2% |
| 9032.10 | Thermostats | 1.3% |
| 9032.20 | Manostats | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9032.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.54 per kg, 42% below the world average of $65.93, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda control instruments imports (HS 9032): 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 9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type.
Common questions
What is the value of control instruments imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported control instruments worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 169 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries supply control instruments to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 657% on the year.
What is the average import price of control instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.54 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $65.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of control instruments to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $978 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 567%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for control instruments?
The HS code for control instruments is heading 9032. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9032.81 (66% of the value) and 9032.89 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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