Flow meters imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flow meters by Uganda reached $6.5 million in 2024 (100 tonnes). Value rose 130% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $6.5M | 100 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 40 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 22 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 40 t |
| 2020 | $932K | 26 t |
| 2019 | $777K | 27 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 28 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 27 t |
Where Uganda imports flow meters from
The largest suppliers were Italy (43%), China (26%), Ireland (6%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.8M | 43% |
| China | $1.7M | 26% |
| Ireland | $420K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $285K | 4.4% |
| India | $280K | 4.3% |
| France | $244K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $157K | 2.4% |
| Israel | $101K | 1.6% |
| United States | $101K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $80K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $64.35 per kg, 37% below the world average of $102.34, 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 flow meters imports (HS 9026.10): 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 9026.10: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids.
Common questions
What is the value of flow meters imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported flow meters worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 130% on 2023.
Which countries supply flow meters to Uganda?
Italy was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (26%) and Ireland (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of flow meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $64.35 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $102.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flow meters to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 198%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for flow meters?
The HS code for flow meters is subheading 9026.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9026 page.
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