Filtration machinery parts imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of filtration machinery parts by Uganda reached $11.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 363% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $11.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 181 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 211 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 152 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 138 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 70 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 81 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 391 t |
Where Uganda imports filtration machinery parts from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 78% |
| India | $755K | 6.5% |
| South Africa | $564K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $267K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $147K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $112K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $104K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $89K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $84K | 0.7% |
| France | $76K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.66 per kg, 47% below the world average of $18.34, 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 filtration machinery parts imports (HS 8421.99): 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 8421.99: Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of filtration machinery parts imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported filtration machinery parts worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 363% on 2023.
Which countries supply filtration machinery parts to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by India (6%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 548% on the year.
What is the average import price of filtration machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.66 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $18.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of filtration machinery parts to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 313%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for filtration machinery parts?
The HS code for filtration machinery parts is subheading 8421.99. 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 8421 page.
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