Dishwasher imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported dishwasher worth $35.7 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $35.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $29.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $34.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $37.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 416 t |
Where Uganda imports dishwasher from
Most of the value came from Italy (31%), Germany (22%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.1M | 31% |
| Germany | $7.8M | 22% |
| China | $7.0M | 20% |
| France | $3.4M | 9.5% |
| India | $3.2M | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $542K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $450K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $361K | 1% |
| Portugal | $252K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $233K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8422
| 8422.30 | Filling, sealing and labelling machines | 62% |
| 8422.40 | Packing and wrapping machinery | 24% |
| 8422.90 | Packaging machinery parts | 13% |
| 8422.11 | Household dishwashers | 0.9% |
| 8422.20 | Bottle cleaning and drying machines | 0.6% |
| 8422.19 | Commercial dishwashers | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8422.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.10 per kg, close to the world average of $21.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dishwasher exports from Uganda
Exports of dishwasher by Uganda reached $4.6 million in 2024 (142 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda dishwasher imports (HS 8422): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8422: Dish washing machines; machinery for cleaning, drying, filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, boxes, bags, etc, machinery for aerating beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of dishwasher imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported dishwasher worth $35.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply dishwasher to Uganda?
Italy was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Germany (22%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of dishwasher per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.10 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $21.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dishwasher to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $35.7 million in 2024, an increase of 217%. The peak was 2018 at $37.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export dishwasher?
Yes. Uganda exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $31.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dishwasher?
The HS code for dishwasher is heading 8422. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8422.30 (62% of the value) and 8422.40 (24%).
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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