Diesel engine imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $3.3 million of diesel engine in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.8 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 | $3.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 230 t |
Where Uganda imports diesel engine from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (39%), China (33%), Japan (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 39% |
| China | $1.1M | 34% |
| Japan | $261K | 7.9% |
| India | $213K | 6.5% |
| South Africa | $159K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $71K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $28K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 57% |
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 35% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 8.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 91% below the world average of $15.07, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported diesel engine worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Uganda?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (33%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $15.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8408.20 (57% of the value) and 8408.90 (35%).
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