Excavation machinery imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $21.4 million of excavation machinery in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 128% more than in 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 | $21.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 710 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 664 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 272 t |
Where Uganda imports excavation machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.3M | 86% |
| Italy | $546K | 2.6% |
| United States | $528K | 2.5% |
| India | $439K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $436K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $299K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $275K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $144K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $88K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $71K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 74% |
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 12% |
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 3.4% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 3.2% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 3.2% |
| 8430.31 | Self-propelled rock and coal cutters | 2.5% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 1.5% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.08 per kg, 507% above the world average of $2.65. 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.
Excavation machinery exports from Uganda
Exports of excavation machinery by Uganda reached $937 thousand in 2024 (480 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (26%), Indonesia (24%), Angola (20%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $243K | 26% |
| Indonesia | $228K | 24% |
| Angola | $184K | 20% |
| Kenya | $132K | 14% |
| Rwanda | $75K | 8% |
| Lesotho | $26K | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $25K | 2.6% |
| South Sudan | $18K | 1.9% |
| DR Congo | $7K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported excavation machinery worth $21.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 128% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by Italy (3%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.08 per kg in 2024, 507% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavation machinery to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $21.4 million in 2024, an increase of 441%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export excavation machinery?
Yes. Uganda exported $937 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Indonesia and Angola. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8430.50 (74% of the value) and 8430.49 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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