Fire trucks imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.5 million of fire trucks in 2024 (108 tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.3 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 | $2.5M | 108 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 126 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 159 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 134 t |
| 2020 | $994K | 105 t |
| 2019 | $115K | 64 t |
| 2018 | $114K | 41 t |
| 2017 | $985K | 84 t |
Where Uganda imports fire trucks from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 53% |
| Sweden | $604K | 25% |
| Croatia | $490K | 20% |
| China | $63K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.74 per kg, close to the world average of $23.68.
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 fire trucks imports (HS 8705.30): 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 8705.30: Vehicles: fire fighting vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of fire trucks imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported fire trucks worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 108 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply fire trucks to Uganda?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Sweden (25%) and Croatia (20%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 382% on the year.
What is the average import price of fire trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $23.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fire trucks to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $985 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. The peak was 2021 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fire trucks?
The HS code for fire trucks is subheading 8705.30. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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