Crane imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $9.3 million of crane in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.1 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 | $9.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 775 t |
Where Uganda imports crane from
China alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 58% |
| India | $2.2M | 24% |
| Turkey | $401K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $217K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $208K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $181K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $163K | 1.8% |
| France | $151K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $145K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $108K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 49% |
| 8426.20 | Tower cranes | 15% |
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 10% |
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 8.8% |
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 6.7% |
| 8426.12 | Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers | 4.9% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 3.3% |
| 8426.91 | Vehicle-mounted cranes | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, 59% below the world average of $6.26, 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.
Crane exports from Uganda
Exports of crane by Uganda reached $1.2 million in 2024 (503 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Lesotho accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $772K | 65% |
| Kenya | $187K | 16% |
| Tanzania | $109K | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $50K | 4.2% |
| Burundi | $44K | 3.7% |
| India | $27K | 2.3% |
| China | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda crane imports (HS 8426): 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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported crane worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by India (24%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $6.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of crane to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 348%. The peak was 2023 at $20.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export crane?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Kenya and Tanzania. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8426.11 (49% of the value) and 8426.20 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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