Control panel imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $36.5 million of control panel in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 61% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $36.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 809 t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 879 t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 929 t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 892 t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 864 t |
Where Uganda imports control panel from
Most of the value came from China (29%), India (22%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 29% |
| India | $7.9M | 22% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 8.8% |
| Kenya | $2.8M | 7.7% |
| Czech Republic | $2.2M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $969K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 8537
| 8537.10 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading… | 64% |
| 8537.20 | High voltage distribution panels | 36% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8537.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.62 per kg, 67% below the world average of $63.20, 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.
Control panel exports from Uganda
Exports of control panel by Uganda reached $628 thousand in 2024 (32 tonnes). Canada alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+603% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $320K | 51% |
| Central African Republic | $208K | 33% |
| South Sudan | $37K | 5.9% |
| DR Congo | $14K | 2.2% |
| United States | $8K | 1.3% |
| Burundi | $8K | 1.3% |
| China | $7K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $6K | 1% |
| Hungary | $5K | 0.8% |
| France | $5K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda control panel imports (HS 8537): 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 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517).
Common questions
What is the value of control panel imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported control panel worth $36.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply control panel to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by India (22%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 970% on the year.
What is the average import price of control panel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.62 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $63.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of control panel to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $36.5 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export control panel?
Yes. Uganda exported $628 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Central African Republic and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $35.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for control panel?
The HS code for control panel is heading 8537. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8537.10 (64% of the value) and 8537.20 (36%).
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