Electrical measuring instruments imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical measuring instruments by Uganda reached $5.7 million in 2024 (74 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.0 million.
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 | $5.7M | 74 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 70 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 37 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 76 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 50 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 56 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 28 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 5 t |
Where Uganda imports electrical measuring instruments from
The largest suppliers were United States (48%), China (18%), Singapore (7%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 48% |
| China | $1.0M | 18% |
| Singapore | $410K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $243K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $240K | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $170K | 3% |
| South Africa | $163K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $110K | 1.9% |
| India | $85K | 1.5% |
| France | $81K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 9030
| 9030.40 | Telecommunications test equipment | 27% |
| 9030.39 | Recording electrical meters | 21% |
| 9030.90 | Radiation detection parts | 16% |
| 9030.89 | Electrical test instruments | 7.7% |
| 9030.20 | Oscilloscopes | 7.6% |
| 9030.33 | Electrical test meters | 6.8% |
| 9030.10 | Radiation detectors | 5.6% |
| 9030.84 | Recording test instruments | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9030.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $77.19 per kg, 72% below the world average of $277.96, 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.
Electrical measuring instruments exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $1.7 million of electrical measuring instruments in 2024 (4 tonnes). China alone took 81% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 81% |
| Mexico | $70K | 4.1% |
| Angola | $67K | 3.9% |
| United States | $42K | 2.4% |
| Rwanda | $24K | 1.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $21K | 1.2% |
| Somalia | $20K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $17K | 1% |
| Norway | $16K | 0.9% |
| Gabon | $12K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda electrical measuring instruments imports (HS 9030): 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 9030: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical measuring instruments imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported electrical measuring instruments worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical measuring instruments to Uganda?
The United States was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (18%) and Singapore (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $77.19 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $277.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical measuring instruments to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. The peak was 2023 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export electrical measuring instruments?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Mexico and Angola. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical measuring instruments?
The HS code for electrical measuring instruments is heading 9030. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9030.40 (27% of the value) and 9030.39 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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