Electric heating resistors imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported electric heating resistors worth $3.8 million (70 tonnes). Value rose 1464% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $3.8M | 70 t |
| 2023 | $241K | 55 t |
| 2022 | $138K | 7 t |
| 2021 | $170K | 21 t |
| 2020 | $122K | 31 t |
| 2019 | $181K | 6 t |
| 2018 | $142K | 8 t |
| 2017 | $143K | 2 t |
Where Uganda imports electric heating resistors from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 70% |
| United Arab Emirates | $744K | 20% |
| Poland | $97K | 2.6% |
| India | $57K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $31K | 0.8% |
| France | $30K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.7% |
| United States | $15K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.91 per kg, 147% above the world average of $21.83. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 heating resistors imports (HS 8516.80): 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 8516.80: Resistors: electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heating resistors imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported electric heating resistors worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply electric heating resistors to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (20%) and Poland (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heating resistors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.91 per kg in 2024, 147% above the world average of $21.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric heating resistors to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $143 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $613 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for electric heating resistors?
The HS code for electric heating resistors is subheading 8516.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
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