Drawing and measuring instruments imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $4.5 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $4.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 933 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 947 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 90 t |
Where Uganda imports drawing and measuring instruments from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 81% |
| India | $336K | 7.5% |
| Canada | $122K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $116K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $81K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $65K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $34K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $21K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.4% |
| United States | $13K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9017
| 9017.20 | Drawing instruments | 68% |
| 9017.80 | Measuring instruments (other) | 20% |
| 9017.30 | Micrometers and callipers | 11% |
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines: whether or not automatic | 0.9% |
| 9017.90 | Drawing instrument parts | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9017.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, 77% below the world average of $11.58, 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 drawing and measuring instruments imports (HS 9017): 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 9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of drawing and measuring instruments imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing and measuring instruments to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (7%) and Canada (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 991% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing and measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of drawing and measuring instruments to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2022 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for drawing and measuring instruments?
The HS code for drawing and measuring instruments is heading 9017. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9017.20 (68% of the value) and 9017.80 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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