Electric furnace imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric furnace by Uganda reached $4.9 million in 2024 (931 tonnes). That is 4% more 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 | $4.9M | 931 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 620 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 233 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 322 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 207 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 275 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 177 t |
| 2017 | $933K | 92 t |
Where Uganda imports electric furnace from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 62% |
| India | $1.3M | 27% |
| Italy | $287K | 5.9% |
| United States | $57K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $38K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $28K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $27K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8514
| 8514.90 | Electric furnace parts | 51% |
| 8514.20 | Induction and dielectric furnaces | 17% |
| 8514.30 | Other electric industrial furnaces | 15% |
| 8514.40 | Industrial heating equipment | 13% |
| 8514.10 | Electric resistance furnaces | 5.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.27 per kg, 71% below the world average of $18.05, 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 electric furnace imports (HS 8514): 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 8514: Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens (including those functioning by induction or dielectric loss); other industrial or laboratory equipment for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss.
Common questions
What is the value of electric furnace imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported electric furnace worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 931 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric furnace to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by India (27%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 748% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric furnace per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric furnace to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $932 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 426%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric furnace?
The HS code for electric furnace is heading 8514. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8514.90 (51% of the value) and 8514.20 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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