Earthmoving machinery parts (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported earthmoving machinery parts (other) worth $8.6 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 14% 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 | $8.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 893 t |
Where Uganda imports earthmoving machinery parts (other) from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 59% |
| India | $613K | 7.1% |
| South Africa | $458K | 5.3% |
| Kenya | $383K | 4.4% |
| Japan | $275K | 3.2% |
| France | $239K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $211K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $179K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 1.8% |
| United States | $146K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.30 per kg, close to the world average of $5.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Earthmoving machinery parts (other) exports from Uganda
Exports of earthmoving machinery parts (other) by Uganda reached $1.1 million in 2024 (154 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (32%), Kenya (32%), Lesotho (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+672% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $369K | 32% |
| Kenya | $367K | 32% |
| Lesotho | $246K | 22% |
| Belgium | $78K | 6.8% |
| Tanzania | $30K | 2.7% |
| Rwanda | $23K | 2% |
| South Sudan | $15K | 1.3% |
| China | $9K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.3% |
| United States | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda earthmoving machinery parts (other) imports (HS 8431.49): 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 8431.49: Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431.
Common questions
What is the value of earthmoving machinery parts (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported earthmoving machinery parts (other) worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply earthmoving machinery parts (other) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by India (7%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of earthmoving machinery parts (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.30 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $5.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of earthmoving machinery parts (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export earthmoving machinery parts (other)?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Kenya and Lesotho. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for earthmoving machinery parts (other)?
The HS code for earthmoving machinery parts (other) is subheading 8431.49. 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 8431 page.
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