Ferro-alloys imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported ferro-alloys worth $7.2 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.1 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 | $7.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 2.1K t |
Where Uganda imports ferro-alloys from
Most of the value came from Zambia (47%), India (32%), Tanzania (18%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7202
| 7202.30 | Ferro-silico-manganese | 92% |
| 7202.21 | High silicon ferro-silicon | 4.5% |
| 7202.19 | Low carbon ferro-manganese | 2.7% |
| 7202.11 | High carbon ferro-manganese | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.66, 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 ferro-alloys imports (HS 7202): 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 7202: Ferro-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-alloys imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported ferro-alloys worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-alloys to Uganda?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (32%) and Tanzania (18%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ferro-alloys to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. The peak was 2021 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-alloys?
The HS code for ferro-alloys is heading 7202. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7202.30 (92% of the value) and 7202.21 (4%).
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