DC motors up to 750w imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dc motors up to 750w by Uganda reached $5.1 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.5 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 | $5.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 33 t |
Where Uganda imports dc motors up to 750w from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 52% |
| Kenya | $1.7M | 34% |
| United States | $353K | 6.9% |
| Vietnam | $195K | 3.8% |
| India | $70K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $64K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, 80% below the world average of $12.79, 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 dc motors up to 750w imports (HS 8501.31): 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 8501.31: Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750W.
Common questions
What is the value of dc motors up to 750w imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported dc motors up to 750w worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply dc motors up to 750w to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Kenya (34%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 758% on the year.
What is the average import price of dc motors up to 750w per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $12.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dc motors up to 750w to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 368%. The peak was 2019 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dc motors up to 750w?
The HS code for dc motors up to 750w is subheading 8501.31. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
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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