Flashlight imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $5.7 million of flashlight in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $5.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 49 t |
Where Uganda imports flashlight from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 96% |
| Kenya | $156K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.2% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| France | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8513
| 8513.10 | Lamps: portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512) | 95% |
| 8513.90 | Flashlight parts | 5.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 89% below the world average of $15.05, 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 flashlight imports (HS 8513): 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 8513: Lamps; portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (e.g. dry batteries, accumulators, magnetos), excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512.
Common questions
What is the value of flashlight imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported flashlight worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply flashlight to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Kenya (3%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 784% on the year.
What is the average import price of flashlight per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $15.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flashlight to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for flashlight?
The HS code for flashlight is heading 8513. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8513.10 (95% of the value) and 8513.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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