Excavator imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of excavator by Uganda reached $91.2 million in 2024 (24.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $91.2M | 24.8K t |
| 2023 | $103.6M | 23.9K t |
| 2022 | $89.4M | 21.2K t |
| 2021 | $88.2M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $65.1M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $59.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $73.2M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $83.6M | 8.9K t |
Where Uganda imports excavator from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $55.3M | 61% |
| Japan | $8.8M | 9.7% |
| Kenya | $8.6M | 9.4% |
| India | $6.8M | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $2.7M | 3% |
| United States | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $669K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $578K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $389K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 49% |
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 20% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 11% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 9.2% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 3.8% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 3.3% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 2.1% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, 34% below the world average of $5.55, 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.
Excavator exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $41.8 million of excavator in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported excavator worth $91.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($55.3 million), followed by Japan (10%) and Kenya (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavator to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.6 million in 2017 to $91.2 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $103.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export excavator?
Yes. Uganda exported $41.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $49.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8429.59 (49% of the value) and 8429.52 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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