Diesel generator sets large imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported diesel generator sets large worth $8.0 million (632 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $8.0M | 632 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 861 t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 844 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 619 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 558 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 476 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 549 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 136 t |
Where Uganda imports diesel generator sets large from
Most of the value came from China (42%), India (25%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 42% |
| India | $2.0M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 15% |
| France | $475K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $372K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $197K | 2.5% |
| United States | $197K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $98K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $43K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.66 per kg, close to the world average of $13.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets large exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $1.3 million of diesel generator sets large in 2024 (180 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $833K | 64% |
| United Arab Emirates | $234K | 18% |
| DR Congo | $72K | 5.5% |
| Tanzania | $63K | 4.8% |
| Somalia | $59K | 4.6% |
| Kenya | $39K | 3% |
| Nigeria | $6K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda diesel generator sets large imports (HS 8502.13): 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 8502.13: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets large imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported diesel generator sets large worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 632 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets large to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (25%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.66 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $13.44 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 generator sets large to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 423%. The peak was 2023 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export diesel generator sets large?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the United Arab Emirates and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets large?
The HS code for diesel generator sets large is subheading 8502.13. 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 8502 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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