Filling, sealing and labelling machines imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of filling, sealing and labelling machines by Uganda reached $22.0 million in 2024 (808 tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $28.0 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 | $22.0M | 808 t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 796 t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 757 t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 780 t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 611 t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 268 t |
Where Uganda imports filling, sealing and labelling machines from
Most of the value came from Italy (30%), Germany (22%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.5M | 30% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 22% |
| China | $4.7M | 21% |
| France | $3.2M | 15% |
| India | $1.5M | 6.8% |
| Portugal | $252K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $209K | 1% |
| Turkey | $185K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $167K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $91K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.17 per kg, 24% below the world average of $35.87, 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.
Filling, sealing and labelling machines exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported filling, sealing and labelling machines worth $4.5 million (120 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Uganda filling, sealing and labelling machines imports (HS 8422.30): 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 8422.30: Machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of filling, sealing and labelling machines imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported filling, sealing and labelling machines worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 808 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply filling, sealing and labelling machines to Uganda?
Italy was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Germany (22%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of filling, sealing and labelling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.17 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $35.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of filling, sealing and labelling machines to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024, an increase of 311%. The peak was 2018 at $28.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export filling, sealing and labelling machines?
Yes. Uganda exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for filling, sealing and labelling machines?
The HS code for filling, sealing and labelling machines is subheading 8422.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8422 page.
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