Diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc by Uganda reached $3.8 million in 2024 (345 tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $3.8M | 345 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 257 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 317 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 404 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 478 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 449 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 222 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 210 t |
Where Uganda imports diesel cars 1500-2500cc from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (34%), Thailand (25%), Japan (18%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.3M | 34% |
| Thailand | $954K | 25% |
| Japan | $691K | 18% |
| China | $413K | 11% |
| South Korea | $212K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $76K | 2% |
| South Africa | $58K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $17K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.04 per kg, 21% below the world average of $13.99, 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 diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports (HS 8703.32): 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 8703.32: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars 1500-2500cc imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported diesel cars 1500-2500cc worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 345 tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars 1500-2500cc to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Thailand (25%) and Japan (18%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars 1500-2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.04 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $13.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2019 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc is subheading 8703.32. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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