Electric heater imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric heater by Uganda reached $17.5 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 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 | $17.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 524 t |
Where Uganda imports electric heater from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.9M | 62% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 7% |
| India | $748K | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $738K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $210K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $150K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $133K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $127K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $125K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8516
| 8516.60 | Domestic cooking appliances | 30% |
| 8516.80 | Electric heating resistors | 22% |
| 8516.10 | Electric water heaters | 14% |
| 8516.79 | Domestic heating appliances (other) | 12% |
| 8516.40 | Electric irons | 7.4% |
| 8516.50 | Microwave ovens | 6% |
| 8516.29 | Electric space heating systems | 2% |
| 8516.71 | Coffee and tea makers | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.71 per kg, 64% below the world average of $10.19, 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 electric heater imports (HS 8516): 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 8516: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heater imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported electric heater worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heater to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.71 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $10.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric heater to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 431%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heater?
The HS code for electric heater is heading 8516. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8516.60 (30% of the value) and 8516.80 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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