Dairy machinery and equipment imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported dairy machinery and equipment worth $2.6 million (289 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.6M | 289 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 206 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 128 t |
| 2021 | $760K | 73 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 66 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 89 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 54 t |
| 2017 | $911K | 33 t |
Where Uganda imports dairy machinery and equipment from
Australia alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.3M | 51% |
| India | $550K | 22% |
| Turkey | $234K | 9.1% |
| China | $165K | 6.4% |
| Sweden | $142K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $102K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 1.9% |
| Finland | $11K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.86 per kg, 76% below the world average of $37.46, 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 dairy machinery and equipment imports (HS 8434.20): 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 8434.20: Dairy machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of dairy machinery and equipment imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported dairy machinery and equipment worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 289 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply dairy machinery and equipment to Uganda?
Australia was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (22%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of dairy machinery and equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.86 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $37.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dairy machinery and equipment to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $911 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. The peak was 2020 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dairy machinery and equipment?
The HS code for dairy machinery and equipment is subheading 8434.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8434 page.
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