Diesel engine parts imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine parts by Uganda reached $2.1 million in 2024 (491 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.1M | 491 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 528 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 462 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 397 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 891 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 780 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 415 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 218 t |
Where Uganda imports diesel engine parts from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), India (19%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $786K | 37% |
| India | $409K | 19% |
| United States | $176K | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $125K | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $112K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $63K | 3% |
| South Africa | $63K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $63K | 2.9% |
| France | $49K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.35 per kg, 65% below the world average of $12.57, 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 engine parts imports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported diesel engine parts worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 491 tonnes. That ranks it 169th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine parts to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($786 thousand), followed by India (19%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.35 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $12.57 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 engine parts to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. 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 8409 page.
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