Electric water heaters imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.5 million of electric water heaters in 2024 (736 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $2.5M | 736 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 613 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 449 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 388 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 366 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 313 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 243 t |
| 2017 | $255K | 35 t |
Where Uganda imports electric water heaters from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Egypt (28%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+556% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 43% |
| Egypt | $694K | 28% |
| India | $409K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $179K | 7.1% |
| Tunisia | $32K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $31K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $25K | 1% |
| Kenya | $14K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, 55% below the world average of $7.63, 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 water heaters imports (HS 8516.10): 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 8516.10: Heaters: electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of electric water heaters imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported electric water heaters worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 736 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric water heaters to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Egypt (28%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 556% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $7.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric water heaters to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $255 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 881%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric water heaters?
The HS code for electric water heaters is subheading 8516.10. 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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