Crushing machine imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crushing machine by Uganda reached $39.7 million in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $39.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $45.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $44.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $46.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $25.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $26.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 3.2K t |
Where Uganda imports crushing machine from
China alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.9M | 63% |
| India | $8.8M | 22% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 5% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $653K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $632K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $491K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $191K | 0.5% |
| United States | $104K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $103K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8474
| 8474.20 | Mineral crushing and grinding machines | 34% |
| 8474.90 | Mineral processing machine parts | 26% |
| 8474.10 | Sorting and screening machines | 18% |
| 8474.80 | Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines | 14% |
| 8474.31 | Concrete and mortar mixers | 4.2% |
| 8474.32 | Bitumen mixing machines | 2.4% |
| 8474.39 | Mineral mixing and kneading machines | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8474.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, 54% below the world average of $6.56, 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.
Crushing machine exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported crushing machine worth $3.6 million (757 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Uganda crushing machine imports (HS 8474): 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 8474: Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels.
Common questions
What is the value of crushing machine imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported crushing machine worth $39.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply crushing machine to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by India (22%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of crushing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $6.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crushing machine to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $39.7 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2021 at $46.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export crushing machine?
Yes. Uganda exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, South Sudan and Lesotho. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $36.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushing machine?
The HS code for crushing machine is heading 8474. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8474.20 (34% of the value) and 8474.90 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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