Copper ingots imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper ingots by Uganda reached $6.9 million in 2024 (867 tonnes). Value rose 124% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 114% 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 | $6.9M | 867 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 439 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 204 t |
| 2021 | $250K | 78 t |
| 2020 | $445K | 151 t |
| 2019 | $918K | 237 t |
| 2018 | $881K | 175 t |
| 2017 | $33K | 4 t |
Where Uganda imports copper ingots from
DR Congo alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, DR Congo grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $5.1M | 73% |
| China | $1.8M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.4% |
| India | $26K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7403
| 7403.11 | Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | 73% |
| 7403.29 | Copper alloy ingots other | 26% |
| 7403.22 | Bronze ingots | 0.4% |
| 7403.19 | Refined copper other forms | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.00 per kg, close to the world average of $9.12.
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 copper ingots imports (HS 7403): 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 7403: Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of copper ingots imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported copper ingots worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 867 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 124% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper ingots to Uganda?
The DR Congo was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by China (26%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.00 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $9.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper ingots to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33 thousand in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper ingots?
The HS code for copper ingots is heading 7403. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7403.11 (73% of the value) and 7403.29 (26%).
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