Electric motor imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric motor by Uganda reached $17.9 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 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 | $17.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 416 t |
Where Uganda imports electric motor from
Most of the value came from China (42%), India (14%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 42% |
| India | $2.5M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 12% |
| Kenya | $2.1M | 12% |
| Singapore | $743K | 4.1% |
| United States | $599K | 3.3% |
| Finland | $372K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $316K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $251K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $205K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.31 | DC motors up to 750w | 29% |
| 8501.52 | Three-phase AC motors to 75kw | 20% |
| 8501.53 | High power three-phase motors | 18% |
| 8501.61 | AC alternators up to 75kva | 7% |
| 8501.51 | Three-phase AC motors up to 750w | 4.7% |
| 8501.64 | High capacity AC alternators | 4.4% |
| 8501.32 | DC motors 750w to 75kw | 3.6% |
| 8501.10 | Low power electric motors | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.29 per kg, 68% below the world average of $13.41, 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.
Electric motor exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported electric motor worth $224 thousand (59 tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (41%), DR Congo (39%), South Sudan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $92K | 41% |
| DR Congo | $88K | 39% |
| South Sudan | $19K | 8.6% |
| Tanzania | $11K | 4.7% |
| Ethiopia | $6K | 2.9% |
| Austria | $4K | 1.6% |
| Rwanda | $3K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.6% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda electric motor imports (HS 8501): 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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported electric motor worth $17.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by India (14%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $13.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric motor to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $17.9 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2020 at $21.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export electric motor?
Yes. Uganda exported $224 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, the DR Congo and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8501.31 (29% of the value) and 8501.52 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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